IPR Service

DESIGN REGISTRATION @ Rs 9500

Register Your Design at Rs. 9,500 with Abi Accounts

An industrial design refers to the shape, configuration, pattern, ornament, or composition of lines or colors applied to any product, whether in two-dimensional, three-dimensional, or both forms, created through any industrial process. Designs are considered distinct if they exhibit different models, shapes, or appearances—even if they belong to the same category of articles.

Designs must be independent and distinct, with no obvious relationship between two or more articles. For example, sunglasses and a door lock are independent articles and must be applied for separately.

Expert Assistance from Abi Accounts

Abi Accounts' patent attorneys are specially trained in design registration and will help secure maximum protection for your application. Our attorneys will request the required details in prescribed formats along with the design registration application form. It is highly recommended that applicants adhere strictly to these formats.

The application must include two copies of the original work. The industrial design must be unique, original, and unpublished. Once accepted, the Registrar will issue a certificate of registration, valid for 10 years from the date of application. This period may be extended for an additional five years.

Requirements for Design Registration

Basic Elements

The applicant must provide:

• Name of the applicant
• Title of the design (clearly identifying the article)
• A brief description of the article where the design is to be applied

Note: Marketing terms are not allowed in the title of the design registration.

Photographs

Each design application must include a black and white photograph of the design. The photograph should be clear and include a sufficient number of perspectives to provide a full visual disclosure of the design’s appearance.

The Perspectives

Photographs should include multiple views to fully disclose the design’s appearance. Recommended views include:

• Front view
• Rear view
• Right and left side views
• Top and bottom views
• Perspective view (suggested for clarity)

Exclusive Rights

The applicant enjoys exclusive rights over the registered design, including the ability to assign or license the design.

Legal Protection

Design rights provide legal protection. The registration certificate and recorded entries serve as prima facie evidence in court.

Intellectual Property

Industrial design is a form of intellectual property used to distinguish the nature of an article. The Design Act grants exclusive rights to the design owner.

Profit Margins

A registered design allows the owner to prevent others from manufacturing or selling similar products, thus enhancing market demand and exclusivity.

Trust and Goodwill

Registered designs build consumer trust, convey quality, and enhance credibility in the marketplace.