Design Registration
Comprehensive design registration services to protect aesthetic and visual elements of your products with expert IP strategy.
Understanding Industrial Design Protection
Industrial design registration protects the aesthetic and visual aspects of products, including shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation, and color combinations that give products their distinctive appearance. Design registration grants exclusive rights for 10 years (extendable to 15 years) from the date of registration, preventing others from using, manufacturing, or selling products with identical or substantially similar designs. Design protection is crucial for product differentiation, brand value creation, and competitive market positioning across industries from fashion to technology.
Protectable Design Elements
- • Shape: Three-dimensional product configuration
- • Pattern: Surface decorations and motifs
- • Ornamentation: Decorative elements and features
- • Color Combinations: Specific color schemes
- • Texture: Surface textures and finishes
- • Composition: Arrangement of visual elements
Registration Criteria
- • Novelty: New and not previously published
- • Originality: Not copied from existing designs
- • Industrial Application: Capable of mass production
- • Visual Appeal: Aesthetic value and distinctiveness
- • Non-functionality: Purely aesthetic features
- • Grace Period: 12-month disclosure grace period
Design Registration Process
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🔍 Design Search & Novelty Assessment
Comprehensive prior art search and novelty analysis to ensure registrability.
- • Global design database search and analysis
- • Prior publications and exhibition records
- • Novelty and originality assessment
- • Similar design identification and comparison
- • Registrability opinion and strategy advice
- • International design landscape analysis
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📸 Design Documentation & Representation
Professional design representation preparation for registration filing.
- • High-quality design photographs and drawings
- • Multiple view representations (6-7 views)
- • Technical drawings and specifications
- • Color photographs and variations
- • Design description and statement of novelty
- • Classification according to Locarno Agreement
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🏛️ Design Office Filing & Formalities
Complete design registration application filing with patent office compliance.
- • Form 1 design application preparation and filing
- • Fee calculation and payment processing
- • Priority claim and convention applications
- • Power of attorney and authorization
- • Multiple design applications (if applicable)
- • Application number and filing receipt
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⚖️ Examination & Registration
Design examination process and registration certificate issuance.
- • Formal examination and compliance check
- • Novelty examination and prior art comparison
- • Office action response (if required)
- • Registration approval and certificate
- • Publication in design journal
- • Registration maintenance and renewals
Design Categories & Applications
🏠 Consumer Products & Appliances
Home Appliances:
- • Kitchen appliances design
- • Home electronics styling
- • Furniture and furnishings
- • Lighting fixtures design
- • Bathroom fittings
- • Storage solutions
Personal Products:
- • Consumer electronics
- • Personal care devices
- • Fashion accessories
- • Jewelry and ornaments
- • Sportswear and equipment
- • Toys and games
Technology Products:
- • Mobile device designs
- • Computer hardware styling
- • Wearable technology
- • Automotive accessories
- • IoT device designs
- • Gaming peripherals
🏭 Industrial & Commercial Designs
Industrial Equipment:
- • Manufacturing machinery
- • Industrial tools design
- • Equipment housing and panels
- • Control interfaces
- • Safety equipment design
- • Mechanical components
Commercial Products:
- • Office equipment design
- • Retail display systems
- • Packaging and containers
- • Commercial furniture
- • Signage and displays
- • Point-of-sale systems
Automotive & Transport:
- • Vehicle exterior styling
- • Interior design elements
- • Dashboard and controls
- • Wheel and tire designs
- • Transport equipment
- • Motorcycle and bicycle designs
🎨 Fashion & Lifestyle Designs
Fashion & Textiles:
- • Clothing and garment designs
- • Textile patterns and motifs
- • Footwear and accessories
- • Handbags and luggage
- • Fashion jewelry
- • Home textile designs
Lifestyle Products:
- • Decorative items
- • Art and craft products
- • Stationery and office supplies
- • Gift and novelty items
- • Lifestyle accessories
- • Wellness and beauty products
Digital & UI/UX:
- • Graphical user interfaces
- • App icon designs
- • Digital pattern designs
- • Website layout designs
- • Digital wallpapers
- • Screen saver designs
International Design Protection
Hague System (International Registration)
- • Single Application: File in multiple countries simultaneously
- • Cost Efficiency: Reduced filing and maintenance costs
- • Centralized Management: Single renewal for all countries
- • Priority Benefits: 6-month convention priority
- • Member Countries: 70+ contracting parties
- • WIPO Administration: World Intellectual Property Organization
- • Publication: International Design Bulletin
National Design Registration
- • Country-Specific Filing: Direct national applications
- • Convention Priority: 6-month priority period
- • Local Requirements: Country-specific formalities
- • Examination Variations: Different examination standards
- • Protection Terms: Varying protection periods
- • Enforcement Rights: Local enforcement mechanisms
- • Foreign Associates: Local attorney coordination
Design Registration Fees & Timeline
💰 Indian Design Registration Fees
Government Fees:
- • Application fee: ₹1,000 (natural person)
- • Application fee: ₹4,000 (other than natural person)
- • Multiple designs: ₹1,000 per additional design
- • Classification fee: ₹1,000 per additional class
- • Registration fee: ₹1,000
- • Extension fee (5 years): ₹2,000
Professional Services:
- • Design search: ₹15,000-₹50,000
- • Application drafting: ₹25,000-₹75,000
- • Filing and prosecution: ₹15,000-₹40,000
- • International filing: ₹1,00,000-₹5,00,000
- • Portfolio management: ₹10,000-₹50,000/year
Design Registration Timeline
- • Design Search: 1-2 weeks
- • Application Preparation: 2-3 weeks
- • Filing Process: 1 week
- • Formal Examination: 2-4 months
- • Novelty Examination: 6-12 months
- • Registration Certificate: 12-18 months
- • Publication: Within 3 months of registration
- • Total Timeline: 12-18 months average
Design Registration Benefits
Exclusive Rights & Protection
- • Design Monopoly: Exclusive rights for 15 years
- • Market Differentiation: Unique product positioning
- • Brand Value: Enhanced aesthetic appeal and recognition
- • Licensing Opportunities: Design licensing revenue
- • Investment Protection: Design development ROI security
- • Competitive Advantage: Market exclusivity benefits
- • Enforcement Rights: Legal remedies for infringement
Commercial & Strategic Benefits
- • Product Launch: Protected market entry
- • Consumer Recognition: Distinctive visual identity
- • Portfolio Building: Design asset development
- • Export Markets: International design protection
- • Franchise Opportunities: Design standardization
- • Investment Attraction: IP asset valuation
- • Technology Transfer: Design licensing partnerships
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