Intellectual Property

Design
Registration

Protect the unique visual appearance of your product - shape, pattern, color or ornamentation - with Design Registration under the Designs Act, 2000.

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10 + 5 Years Protection
Designs Act 2000
Visual Appearance Only
Overview

What is Design Registration?

Design Registration under the Designs Act, 2000 protects the visual features of a product - its shape, configuration, pattern, ornament, or composition of lines or colors that gives it a unique appearance. It protects the aesthetic aspect, not the functional aspect.

A registered design gives the owner exclusive rights to apply the design to the article for which it is registered. Any unauthorized use of the registered design constitutes piracy and is actionable in court with damages.

The design must be new and original - meaning it should not have been previously published or used in India or abroad before the date of application. The protection is for 10 years, extendable by another 5 years (total 15 years maximum).

Shape & Configuration

3D shape of product - packaging, containers, furniture, gadgets

Pattern & Ornamentation

Surface patterns, textile designs, wall art, decorative elements

Colour Composition

Distinctive color combinations applied to products

15 Years Maximum

10 years initial + 5 year extension = complete product lifecycle protection

Why Register

Benefits of Design Registration

Exclusive Visual Rights

Exclusive right to apply the registered design to your product - no competitor can copy your look.

Prevent Copying of Product Design

Stop counterfeit manufacturers from cloning your product's unique appearance and selling cheaper imitations.

15 Years Protection

10-year initial term extendable by 5 more years - comprehensive protection across your product's commercial life.

Competitive Advantage

Stand out in the market with legally protected product aesthetics that competitors cannot replicate.

Licensing Opportunity

License your registered design to manufacturers, franchisees, or partners and earn royalty income.

Stop Infringers Legally

Sue for design piracy in court - seek injunction, damages, and seizure of infringing products.

Requirements

Documents Required

Design Representations

  • Drawings / photographs of the design from multiple angles (at least 4 views)
  • Statement of novelty - what makes the design new
  • Disclaimer (if any part of design is not claimed)

Applicant Documents

  • Applicant's name, address, nationality details
  • PAN Card of proprietor / authorized signatory
  • Priority documents (if claiming Paris Convention priority)
  • Power of attorney if filing through agent
How It Works

Design Registration Process

1

Design Search

Search existing design registry to confirm novelty

2

Prepare Representations

Prepare accurate drawings/photos from all required angles

3

File Application

File application at CGPDTM Design Wing with required documents

4

Examination

Design office examines for novelty and formality compliance

5

Registration Certificate

Design registration certificate issued with registration number

6

Use ® Symbol

Mark products with "Registered Design No." for legal protection

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The visual features of an article can be registered - including shape, configuration, pattern, ornament, or composition of lines or colors. However, a design must not be purely functional. Works of architecture, maps, artistic works protected under copyright, and designs contrary to public order cannot be registered.
Design registration is initially valid for 10 years from the date of registration. It can be extended for one further period of 5 years, making the total maximum protection period 15 years. After 15 years, the design enters the public domain and anyone can use it freely.
A Patent protects the functional/technical aspect of an invention - how it works. Design registration protects only the visual/aesthetic appearance of a product - how it looks. If a product is both functionally novel and visually distinctive, it may qualify for both patent and design registration simultaneously.
Yes. International design protection can be obtained through the Hague Agreement administered by WIPO. A single international application can designate multiple countries. India has joined the Hague System, enabling Indian designers to file one application covering multiple territories through the WIPO international registration system.

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Get complete design registration assistance - from novelty search and representation preparation to filing and certificate.

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