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Form 34.30 Information For Warrant - Trade Marks Act, 1996 Section 25(2) Copyright And Related Rights Act, 2000, Section 143 And Section 261 Industrial Designs Act, 2001, Section 70
Form 34.30 is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to provide information required for a warrant under the Trade Marks Act 1996, the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000, and the Industrial Designs Act 2001. It is filed when a court orders a search, seizure or other enforcement action relating to intellectual property rights.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34.30 Information For Warrant - Trade Marks Act, 1996 Section 25(2) Copyright And Related Rights Act, 2000, Section 143 And Section 261 Industrial Designs Act, 2001, Section 70
Form 34.30 is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to provide information required for a warrant under the Trade Marks Act 1996, the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000, and the Industrial Designs Act 2001. It is filed when a court orders a search, seizure or other enforcement action relating to intellectual property rights.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is an incomplete description of the property to be searched, which can invalidate the warrant.
- 2Wrong IP right referenced (trade mark vs design)
- 3Insufficient description of premises or items
- 4Missing or unsigned solicitor declaration
- 5Failure to attach the court order copy
Plain English
If a judge has told the court to issue a warrant to protect a trademark, copyright or design, this form tells the court exactly what is being targeted and why. It records the details the judge needs to authorise the enforcement step.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form should be filed as soon as possible after the court order, normally within 5 working days, to avoid delays in enforcement.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When a court order specifically calls for a warrant under the IP Acts.
- For enforcement of trade mark, copyright or industrial design rights.
- If you need to authorise a search, seizure or inspection of premises.
- When the enforcement action is directed by a district court.
- To provide the court with detailed information required for the warrant.
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Use this form or another form?
General civil enforcement
Covers non‑IP debts or orders
✓ Use only if no IP right is involved
Bankruptcy sequestration
Deals with debtor's assets
✓ Not for IP warrants
Injunction enforcement
For contempt of injunction
✓ Different legal basis
Deadline or filing window
The form should be filed as soon as possible after the court order, normally within 5 working days, to avoid delays in enforcement.
Before you submit
- 1Correct form number and title on the first page.
- 2All IP right details (registration number, title) entered accurately.
- 3Exact address or description of the premises/items to be searched.
- 4Court order reference and date entered correctly.
- 5Signature of the applicant or authorised solicitor.
- 6Solicitor’s practising certificate number included.
- 7Certified copy of the court order attached.
- 8Form signed and dated.
- 9Delivery receipt from the court registry or e‑Filing confirmation saved.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form 34.30 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form using printed or electronic text.
- 3Have the applicant’s solicitor sign and stamp the form.
- 4Attach a certified copy of the relevant court order.
- 5Deliver the package to the district court registry in person or via post.
- 6If using e‑Filing, upload the PDF and confirm receipt.
- 7Keep the acknowledgement for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable where a court has expressly ordered a warrant under the listed IP Acts.
- 2Does not replace the need for a separate enforcement officer’s report.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all districts.
- 4Form does not capture costs or fees – those are dealt with separately.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 34.30 is the current version as of 2024. No major amendments have been announced, but check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form number is 34.30 and not a superseded version.
- Check that the court order reference field matches the latest order number.
- Verify the signature block includes the solicitor’s practising certificate number.
- Ensure the attached court order copy is a certified true copy.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from the Courts Service of Ireland listing.
- SRCReference to Trade Marks Act 1996, Copyright Act 2000, Industrial Designs Act 2001 inferred from form name.
- SRCProcedural steps based on typical Courts Service filing practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCDeadline suggestion of 5 working days is a common practice, not officially stated.
- SRCe‑Filing availability inferred from Courts Service e‑Filing portalnot confirmed for this specific form.
Common confusion points
Mixing up trade mark numbers with design registration numbers.
Leaving the ‘special instructions’ field blank when special handling is required.
Submitting the form to the wrong district court.
Using an uncertified copy of the court order.
Forgetting to include the solicitor’s practising certificate number.
Assuming the form can be filed after the enforcement action has begun.
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