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What a registered design protects Documents required How registration works Duration of protection Common questions

What a registered design protects

An industrial design protects the visual appearance of a product, such as its shape, configuration, pattern or ornamentation, as long as it is applied to an article. It does not protect how the product works. Designs are registered under the Designs Act, 2000.

What qualifies

Features of shape, configuration, pattern or ornament
New and original, not published anywhere before filing
Applied to a physical article by an industrial process
Not a trademark, a mere mechanical function or a prohibited design

Examples

A bottle shape or packaging design
The pattern on a fabric or tile
The outline of a lamp, chair or gadget
Decorative elements on a product

Documents required

Applicant details and identity proof
Clear representations of the design from all sides
Name of the article and the class it belongs to
Statement of novelty describing what is new
Power of attorney for the agent
Startup or small-entity proof for reduced fees, if applicable

How registration works

Check noveltyWe make sure the design has not already been published or registered.
Prepare representationsDrawings or images are prepared in the required views.
File the applicationThe application is filed in the right class.
ExaminationThe Designs Office raises objections if any, and we respond.
RegistrationOnce accepted, the design is registered and a certificate is issued.

Fees, timelines and rules are set by the IP offices and change from time to time. We confirm the current position before filing.

Duration of protection

A registered design is protected for 10 years from the date of registration
It can be extended once by 5 years, giving 15 years in total
Make sure you file before showing the design publicly or selling the product

Common questions

Design or trademark: which one do I need?

A design protects how a product looks. A trademark protects the brand identifying it. Many businesses use both.

Can I register a design after launching the product?

Publication before filing can make the design ineligible, so file first.

Does it protect the function of the product?

No. For functional inventions, a patent may be the right tool.

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