DRNew
New Design Registration
Get assistance with preparing and filing an application for a new and eligible product design.
Professional Design Registration Support for Your Product
Want to protect the unique appearance of your product? Our Design Registration support helps individuals, designers and businesses understand design protection requirements, prepare the required documents and complete applicable filing formalities.
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What is Design Registration?
Design registration is a legal process that protects the visual appearance of a product, including its shape, configuration, pattern or ornamentation, subject to applicable legal requirements.
In India, design registration is governed by the Designs Act, 2000 and the Designs Rules, 2001. A registered design can help protect the unique visual features of an article against unauthorised copying.
To qualify for registration, a design must generally be new or original and must not have been published previously in India or elsewhere before the relevant filing or priority date. Features dictated solely by technical function are not registrable as designs.
Registering a design can help businesses safeguard product identity and strengthen their intellectual property rights.
Our Design Registration Services
Arvian Certification provides a Design Registration Service for businesses, startups, designers and individuals seeking assistance with protecting their product designs.
DRSearch
Design Search and Classification
Receive guidance on checking existing designs and identifying the appropriate article category under the Locarno Classification.
DRDocs
Design Documentation Support
Get assistance with preparing design drawings, photographs, representations and other documents required for the application.
DRFiling
Design Application Filing
Receive support with Form 1, applicant details, prescribed fee payment and other applicable filing formalities.
DRObjection
Design Objection Assistance
Get guidance on understanding examination objections and preparing the relevant information or documents in response.
TMFollow-Up
Design Registration Follow-Up
Receive assistance with tracking your application and understanding the next steps until the registration process is completed.
Benefits of Design Registration
Protect Your Product's Appearance
Registration can help protect eligible visual features that distinguish your product from other products in the market.
Establish Exclusive Rights
A registered proprietor receives the rights provided under applicable design law, including protection against unauthorised application of the registered design.
Support Brand Differentiation
A unique product appearance can help your business build a recognisable identity and stand out in the marketplace.
Strengthen Business Value
Design rights can be commercially valuable and may be licensed, assigned or used as part of a business transaction, subject to applicable requirements.
Who May Need Design Registration?
This service may be relevant for:
Manufacturers and product designers
Entrepreneurs and startup founders
Private limited companies and LLPs
Businesses launching new products
Furniture, packaging and lifestyle product designers
Individuals who own original product designs
The design must meet the applicable eligibility requirements. A design that has already been publicly disclosed may face registration difficulties, so it is advisable to assess filing requirements before publication or launch.
Design Registration Process in India
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01 — Check Design Availability
Review existing designs and assess whether the proposed design appears to meet the novelty and originality requirements.
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02 — Identify the Product Category
Determine the appropriate article name and Locarno class-subclass for the design application.
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03 — Prepare and File the Application
Prepare the prescribed Form 1, design representations and supporting documents. Submit the application with the applicable government fee.
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04 — Examination and Registration
The Design Office examines the application. If objections are raised, the applicant may need to respond or attend a hearing, if scheduled. Once the applicable requirements are satisfied, the design can proceed to registration and publication.
The Design Registration India process is governed by the Designs Act, 2000 and the Designs Rules, 2001. The result and timeline depend on the application, its eligibility and any examination objections.
Documents Required for Design Registration
The Documents Required for Design Registration may vary according to the applicant and the nature of the design.
- Applicant ID and Address Details
- Product Name and Description
- Design Drawings or Photographs
- Applicant or Proprietor Details
- Statement of Novelty, if required
- Authorization Documents, if applicable
Our Design Registration Consultants can guide you with the required documents.
Design Registration Fees in India
The cost of design registration depends on the applicant category, documentation requirements and any professional assistance required.
The published government fee for an initial design registration application is generally:
₹1,000: Natural persons, eligible startups and small entities
₹4,000: Other applicants
Professional service charges and any additional applicable fees may be separate. The applicable fee category should be confirmed before filing.
What affects the cost?
- Applicant category and eligibility for reduced fees
- Preparation of drawings and design representations
- Application classification and filing requirements
- Additional documentation or examination responses
- Professional consultation and filing assistance
- Any further procedural work required
Why Choose Arvian Certification?
Professional Guidance
Get assistance with understanding design eligibility and the applicable registration procedure.
Documentation Support
Receive help organising product details, design representations and supporting documents.
Transparent Process
Get clear information about the filing steps, service scope and applicable professional charges.
Convenient Online Assistance
Access consultation and document coordination support throughout the application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Design registration is the process of obtaining legal protection for eligible visual features of a product under India's Designs Act, 2000.
It can help protect a product's registered appearance, establish rights for the proprietor and support commercial activities such as licensing and assignment.
To Apply for Design Patent, identify the eligible design, check its novelty, select the appropriate product classification, prepare design representations and file Form 1 with the prescribed fee. In India, the official legal term is design registration rather than design patent.
Design registration is initially valid for ten years from the date of registration. It can generally be extended for a further five years by filing the prescribed application and paying the applicable fee.
Prior publication can affect a design's eligibility for registration. It is advisable to assess the design's disclosure history and applicable legal requirements before filing.
The published initial government filing fee is generally ₹1,000 for eligible natural persons, startups and small entities and ₹4,000 for other applicants. Professional service charges may be additional.
The timeline depends on the application details, examination process, any objections raised and the time needed to address them. A fixed completion timeline cannot be guaranteed for every application.
Get Started with Design Registration Assistance
Want to protect the unique appearance of your product before bringing it to market?
Arvian Certification provides Design Registration Services in India to help you understand the eligibility requirements, organise supporting documents and navigate the application process.
Contact our team to discuss your product design and the assistance required for your application.