Registrable

Registrable is a legal term describing something that may be entered into a formal registry after meeting specified requirements. Registration is typically a formal process that grants or clarifies legal rights, obligations, or protections. Whether something is registrable depends on the jurisdiction and the relevant registry.

In intellectual property law, items like trademarks, patents, and industrial designs are registrable when they satisfy criteria such as distinctiveness, novelty, or industrial applicability and do not conflict with existing entries. Registration provides exclusive rights for a limited period and enables enforcement against others.

In land and property law, certain interests and charges are registrable with the land registry, giving priority and legal certainty. In corporate regulation, required information such as the registered office, directors, and share capital is registrable with the state registrar; changes take effect upon registration. Registries also cover domains, vehicles, vital records, and other regulated areas, each governed by its own rules and terms of registration.

Registrable status can vary by jurisdiction and registry, and some items may be refused if criteria are not met or if there are impediments such as prior rights, illegality, or public policy concerns. The term is commonly used in British English and other Commonwealth legal contexts, as well as international law, to indicate eligibility for formal registration and the legal effects that accompany it.