Design Registration
Design registration gives you the exclusive right to apply a new and original design to your product and take legal action against copying. Our IP attorneys handle end-to-end filing with the Patent Office (Design Wing).
What is Design Registration?
Design Registration in India is governed by the Designs Act, 2000 and protects the visual features of a product — its shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation, or composition of lines and colours. A registered design gives the owner a 10-year exclusive right (extendable by 5 years) to apply that design to articles in the relevant class. It is a powerful tool against knock-offs and imitations of product aesthetics.
What you get
- Novelty and registrability assessment
- Classification under Locarno Classification
- Preparation of Form 1 design application
- Professional representation drawings / photographs
- Filing with the Patent Office (Design Wing)
- Application number and status tracking
- Response to examination report if raised
Documents required
- Applicant PAN card and identity proof
- Clear photographs / drawings of the design (all views)
- Description of the article to which the design is applied
- Priority document (if claiming convention priority)
- Power of Attorney (if filed through agent)
- Business registration proof (for companies)
How it works
Design Assessment
We assess novelty, originality, and registrability under the Designs Act and classify the article under Locarno Classification.
Application Preparation
Form 1 is prepared with accurate representations (drawings or photographs from multiple views) and article description.
Filing with Patent Office
Application submitted to the Design Wing of the Patent Office. Acknowledgement with application number issued on filing.
Examination & Registration
The office examines the application for formalities and novelty. We respond to any objections. Certificate of registration issued on approval.
Pricing on Request
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Frequently asked questions
What can be registered as a design?
Any new and original design applied to an article — such as shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation, or composition of lines and colours — can be registered. The design must be applied to a finished article and must be visible in the final product.
How long does design protection last?
Initial registration is valid for 10 years from the registration date. It can be extended by a further 5 years on payment of the prescribed fee, giving a maximum of 15 years of protection.
What is the difference between design registration and copyright?
Copyright protects creative expression (art, literature, software) automatically on creation. Design registration protects the aesthetic appearance of industrial articles and requires a formal application. Once a design is registered, copyright in that design ceases to apply (Section 15 of the Copyright Act).
Can I register a design that has already been published?
No. A design must be novel and not previously disclosed to the public before the filing date. Any prior publication, display, or sale of the design will disqualify it from registration.
Does design registration protect me against competitors copying my product?
Yes. Registration gives you the exclusive right to apply the design to articles in the relevant class. You can seek an injunction, damages, and legal costs against infringers in court.
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