Design Registration
Protect the aesthetic and ornamental features of your products with industrial design registration. Secure exclusive rights to your unique designs and prevent unauthorized copying.
What's Included:
- ✓Design Search & Analysis
- ✓Novelty Assessment
- ✓Application Preparation
- ✓Professional Drawings
- ✓Government Filing
- ✓Examination Response
- ✓Registration Certificate
- ✓Renewal Support
- ✓Enforcement Guidance
What is Design Registration?
Design registration protects the visual appearance of products, including shape, configuration, pattern, or ornamentation. It covers aesthetic and ornamental features that give a product its unique appeal, not its functional aspects.
Exclusive Rights
Exclusive right to use, manufacture, and sell the design
Market Protection
Protection against copying and counterfeiting
Commercial Value
Licensing opportunities and asset monetization
Brand Differentiation
Unique product identity in the marketplace
Benefits of Design Registration
What Can Be Registered as Design?
Various aesthetic and ornamental features of products eligible for design registration.
Furniture & Furnishing
Chairs, tables, beds, cabinets, and decorative items
- •Chair designs
- •Table configurations
- •Lamp shapes
- •Decorative patterns
Electronics & Gadgets
Mobile phones, computers, appliances, and accessories
- •Phone casings
- •Speaker designs
- •Watch faces
- •Charger shapes
Textiles & Fashion
Clothing patterns, fabric designs, and fashion accessories
- •Fabric patterns
- •Shoe designs
- •Bag shapes
- •Jewelry designs
Automotive & Transport
Vehicle parts, accessories, and transportation designs
- •Car body designs
- •Wheel patterns
- •Dashboard layouts
- •Seat configurations
Architecture & Building
Architectural elements, building components, and structures
- •Building facades
- •Door designs
- •Window patterns
- •Roof configurations
Kitchenware & Utensils
Kitchen tools, utensils, containers, and tableware
- •Plate designs
- •Bottle shapes
- •Utensil handles
- •Container forms
Design Registration Criteria
Essential requirements for successful design registration in India.
Eligibility Criteria
Novelty
Design must be new and not published or used anywhere in the world before filing.
Originality
Design should not be a copy or adaptation of existing designs.
Aesthetic Appeal
Design must have visual appeal and aesthetic value.
Industrial Application
Design must be capable of being applied to an article manufactured by industrial process.
What Cannot Be Registered
Important Note:
Design registration protects only the aesthetic features, not the functional aspects. For functional innovations, consider patent protection.
Design Registration Process
Step-by-step process to register your design with complete legal protection.
Design Search
Comprehensive search to ensure novelty and avoid conflicts.
Application Preparation
Prepare detailed drawings and application documents.
Filing
Submit design application with Design Office.
Examination
Official examination for compliance and novelty.
Registration
Design registration certificate issued.
Required Documents
Documents needed for design registration application.
Applicant Documents
- •Identity proof (Aadhaar/Passport)
- •Address proof
- •Passport size photographs
- •Business registration (if company)
- •Power of attorney (if filed by agent)
- •Priority documents (if claiming priority)
Design Documents
- •Design drawings/representations
- •Photographs of the design
- •Description of design features
- •Class of articles
- •Statement of novelty
- •Disclaimer (if required)
Supporting Documents
- •Assignment deed (if assigned)
- •No objection certificate
- •Creation date evidence
- •Non-disclosure agreements
- •Prototype or sample (if available)
- •Commercial use evidence
Design Classification
Design classes under Locarno Classification for proper categorization.
Transparent Pricing
Comprehensive design registration with professional support.
Standard Package
- ✓Design search & analysis
- ✓Single design application
- ✓Professional drawings preparation
- ✓Government filing
- ✓Examination response
- ✓Registration certificate
- ✓Basic legal support
Premium Package
- ✓Comprehensive design search
- ✓Multiple design applications
- ✓Professional CAD drawings
- ✓Priority government filing
- ✓Multiple examination responses
- ✓Registration certificate
- ✓Renewal reminders
- ✓Ongoing legal support
- ✓International filing guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between design and patent?
Design protects aesthetic appearance of products, while patents protect functional inventions. Design focuses on how a product looks, patent focuses on how it works.
How long does design registration last?
Design registration is valid for 10 years from filing date, extendable for another 5 years. Total protection period can be up to 15 years.
Can I register multiple designs in one application?
No, each design requires a separate application in India. However, you can file multiple applications simultaneously for related designs.
What drawings are required for design registration?
Clear, professional drawings showing all views of the design including front, back, top, bottom, and side views. Photographs may also be accepted in some cases.
Can I modify my design after registration?
No, you cannot modify a registered design. If you make changes, you would need to file a new design application for the modified version.