Design Registration in India
Design registration in India provides legal protection for the visual features of a product, including shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation, or composition of lines or colors, as defined under the Designs Act, 2000. Registration helps protect the appearance of an article from unauthorized copying or imitation.
Industrial Design Registration
Industrial design registration relates to the protection of the visual appearance of a product or its parts. The registration process involves filing an application before the Indian Design Office along with prescribed representations and documents.
Industrial Design Registration Process
The design registration process generally includes the following steps:
Eligibility Assessment
Review of the design to assess whether it satisfies statutory requirements such as novelty and originality.
Preparation of Documents
Preparation of application forms, statements of novelty, and representations (drawings or photographs) of the design.
Filing of Application
Submission of the design application with the prescribed government fees before the appropriate Design Office.
Examination
Examination of the application by the Design Office for compliance with the Designs Act and Rules.
Registration and Certification
Upon acceptance, the design is registered and a certificate of registration is issued.
Design Protection under the Designs Act, 2000
Under the Designs Act, 2000, registration protects the visual aspects of an article, such as its shape, pattern, configuration, or ornamentation. The protection is limited to the aesthetic features and does not extend to functional aspects of the product.
Design Search and Filing Support
PatnTech provides assistance in:
- Conducting design searches
- Preparing and filing design applications
- Drafting statements of novelty
- Preparing drawings or photographic representations
- Handling examination reports and related procedural matters
Support is provided for filings before the Indian Design Office and, where required, through coordination with foreign associates for international design protection.
Design Drawings and Representations
Assistance is provided in converting sketches, photographs, or digital designs into representations that comply with prescribed design office formats and requirements for filing in India and other jurisdictions.
Disclaimer
Grant and scope of design protection are determined solely by the competent statutory authority in accordance with applicable law. No assurance or guarantee is provided regarding registration, validity, or enforceability.