Filing Design in India
Industrial design filing in India: ornamental features, application process, examination, and registration under the Designs Act. DuxLegis design lawyers.
What design registration protects
Industrial design registration protects the ornamental or aesthetic appearance of an article—not its functional features. Applications are filed under the Designs Act, 2000, with representations showing the design from required views.
DuxLegis helps consumer product, automotive, packaging, and furniture clients identify protectable appearance features and avoid overlap with patent or copyright strategy.
Design filing and examination
Applications include applicant details, class of article, and representations. The Designs Office examines for novelty and registrability. Registration initially lasts ten years and may be renewed for five additional years.
Design rights complement trademarks (brand identity) and patents (functional inventions) in product launch planning.
Design vs copyright for product appearance
Copyright may protect artistic works in some cases, but design registration is often preferable for commercial articles manufactured at scale. Counsel assesses the best route before filing.
DuxLegis serves clients across India through its offices and representative network in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Indore, Chandigarh, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, and Valsad.
Frequently asked questions
What is the term of a registered design in India?
Ten years from registration, extendable by five years on renewal.
Can I register both a design and a patent?
Yes, when ornamental appearance and functional features are separable and each meets registrability requirements.
How long does design registration take?
Several months for straightforward applications; longer if objections arise.
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