Design Registration
Protect Your Design and to be Unique with Bizbandhu
Safeguard the distinctive appearance of your product, including its shape, configuration, pattern, or any other visual features that set it apart from other products. Take advantage of our design registration service to protect these unique attributes effectively.
Starting @ ₹6499/-
Applicable Taxes and Government Fees Extra T&C*.
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Overview of Design Registration
Design Registration provides a statutory right to the inventor by the government for his/her invention which is either a new process or product. The Registered Design helps the inventor to prevent the third party without authorization from making or manufacturing, using, offering for sale, selling, importing, distributing, and licensing.
The complete Design application is an exclusive legal right given to an inventor. It gives him/her legal authority to exclude others from making, using, selling, and offering for selling or importing a particular invention.
This right remains valid for 20 years, from the date of filing. The holder of the Design is entitled to sue any person who violates the Design and chooses who to sell, grant, or license the Design.
Benefits of Design Registration ?
- Grants Right To Inventor
- Good Market Reputation
- Enhances Business Interest
- Public Disclosure
- Provides Legal Status
- Fund Raising
- Enhances Credibility
- Privileges For Return On Investment
- Advantageous In Longer Run
- Prohibits Usage Of Registered Inventions
- Exclusive Access From Early Filing
- Liberty To Make Changes
Checklist for Design Registration
1. For FORM-1 (Application For Grant Of Patent)
- Identity Proof of the Inventor and Assignee
- Address Proof of the Inventor and Assignee.
- Contact Details
- Information corresponding to prior patent applications relating to the current invention, which you or any authorized entity has filed
- Some declarations, among other information.
2. For Form-2 (Provisional/Complete Specification)
- Form 2 is used to furnish your patent specification. It may be provisional or a complete patent specification depending on the type of patent application you are filing.
3. For FORM-3 (Statement And Undertaking Under Section 8)
- Particulars of Assignments
- Details of Foreign filing.
4. Form 5: Declaration As To Inventorship
- This application is used to declare the inventors of the current patent application
5. For Technical Information
- Background of the Invention
- Disclosure of need for invention
- Summary of the Invention
- Description of how the Invention works.
6. For Form-18 Request for Examination.
7. For Form-19 Request for Early Publication.
8. Form 26 Disclosure of Power of Authority (If assigned to the Patent Agent)
9. Request For Publication:
- This is optional (form 9) if express publication is required.
10. Other Details
- Disclosure of Claims and Abstracts
- Requisite Statutory fees ( cheque / DD)
- Proof of Right to file the form of patent:-The proof of right can either be an endorsement at the end of the application or a separate agreement attached with the patent application.
- MSME or Start-up certificate
- Provisional specifications, if complete specifications are not available.
Priority documents must be filed in the following cases:
- Convention Application (under Paris Convention).
- PCT National Phase Application wherein requirements of Rule 17.1 (a or b) of has not been fulfilled.
- If the Application pertains to a biological material obtained from India, the applicant is required to submit permission from the National Biodiversity Authority any time before the grant of the patent.
- The Application form should also indicate clearly the source of the geographical origin of any biological material used in the specification.
- All patent applications must bear the signature of the applicant or authorized person or Patent Attorney along with the name and date.
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Design Registration – FAQs
What is Design Registration?
Design Registration is the process of legally protecting the visual or aesthetic appearance of a product. It includes shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation, or composition of lines or colours applied to any article.
Why should I register a design?
Registering a design gives you:
- Exclusive rights to use the design
- Legal protection against copying or imitation
- Commercial advantage by licensing or selling the design
- Enhanced brand value and product identity
What is a “design” under Indian law?
A “design” refers to the features of shape, configuration, pattern, or ornament applied to an article by any industrial process or means, which appeal to the eye.
What cannot be registered as a design?
The following are not registrable as designs:
- Functional or mechanical aspects
- Artistic works (protected under Copyright)
- Designs not new or original
- Designs already published in India or elsewhere
- Obscene or scandalous designs
Who can apply for Design Registration?
Any individual, firm, company, or legal entity that is the proprietor of a new or original design can apply. Even foreign nationals or companies can file in India under reciprocity.
Where is a design registered in India?
Designs are registered with the Design Wing of the Patent Office, under the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM). The application is filed in Kolkata Patent Office, which handles all design matters in India.
How long is a design valid after registration?
Initially, a registered design is valid for 10 years from the date of registration. It can be renewed for an additional 5 years, making a total validity of 15 years.
What is the time limit to file a design?
The application must be filed before the design is published or disclosed to the public. Public disclosure before filing will make the design ineligible for protection.
What are the documents required for design registration?
- Filled Form 1
- Representation sheets (illustration or photographs of the design)
- Power of attorney (if filed by an agent)
- Declaration of novelty
- Fee receipt
- Details of applicant & article description
What is the government fee for Design Registration?
- For natural person/startup/individual: ₹1,000 (per design)
- For small entity: ₹2,000
- For other applicants: ₹4,000
Professional fees may apply additionally if done via an attorney or agent.
How long does the registration process take?
The design registration process typically takes 6–12 months, depending on examination and objections, if any. If all documents are in order, registration may be quicker.
Can I use the design before registration?
Yes, you can use the design, but you won’t have legal protection until it’s registered. It’s risky, as someone else may file and register a similar design before you.
What are the rights of a registered design owner?
- Exclusive right to apply the design on the product
- Legal remedy in case of infringement
- Right to license or sell the design to others
- Prevent others from copying or imitating
Can I claim damages for infringement of design?
Yes. If someone copies your registered design, you can take legal action, including:
- Injunction to stop use
- Seizure of goods
- Claim for damages or compensation
Can I transfer or sell my registered design?
Yes. A registered design is assignable and licensable. It can be transferred through assignment deed, and the transfer must be recorded with the Controller of Designs.
Is there any publication of registered designs?
Yes. After registration, the design is published in the Official Journal of Designs issued by the Patent Office. It allows public access and helps in IP monitoring.
Can I file design registration for multiple views of the same product?
Yes. You can include multiple views (front, top, side, etc.) of the same product in a single design application, as long as it refers to the same design and article.
Can I file a design application online?
Yes. Design applications can be filed online through the official IP India website. You need a Class III Digital Signature and professional agent registration (if applicable).
Can I protect a design internationally with Indian registration?
No. Indian design registration is valid only within India. For global protection, you must file separately in other countries or use the Hague System (if eligible).
What is the classification system in design registration?
India follows the Locarno Classification, which categorizes designs into different classes based on the type of product (e.g., furniture, garments, tools). Applicants must mention the class while filing.