Protect your product's unique appearance with Design Registration through LegalLinker – Official registration process under the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks.
Design registration protects the aesthetic and visual features of an article, not its functionality. It is commonly used for consumer products, packaging designs, industrial equipment designs, furniture and lifestyle products, and electronic or hardware products. Registered designs provide exclusive rights to use and commercially exploit the design.
Process: Design registration in India is governed by the Designs Act, 2000 and handled by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks. Once registered, the proprietor gets exclusive rights for 10 years, which can be extended by an additional 5 years. This legal protection prevents unauthorized copying and adds significant value to your product portfolio.
Verify if your design is new, original, and not disclosed before
Prepare high-quality design views (perspective, front, side, top)
Describe the article and its novel features accurately
Submit application through official IP India portal
Respond to any objections raised by the examiner
Registration granted and design published in journal
Timeline: Generally 4–6 months, subject to examination and any objections.
Total: Approximately 4–6 months from filing.
Professional fees for complete design registration. Government fees extra as applicable.
Mandatory conditions for valid design registration:
Warning: Public disclosure before filing (even on your own website) can invalidate registration. Always file first.
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