Industrial design registration protects the ornamental appearance of articles under the Designs Act, 2000—not functional features, which may fall under patent law.
Registration steps
Conduct novelty review, prepare representation sheets and photographs, draft the statement of novelty, and file with the Designs Office. Respond to objections and attend hearings if required.
Lawyer involvement
Counsel helps when designs overlap with trade dress, when enforcing against look-alike products, or when coordinating Hague Agreement international filings.