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Design Registration

The concept of design generally relates to the conversion of an idea or thought into a drawing, figure, model, plan or a specification. It is a whole process to research, produce, and engineer, develop and improve for a reticular purpose. The idea should be new and original and should not include trademarks, property marks. In India, registration and protection of designs is regulated under the Designs act, 2000 and the Design Rules, 2001. The design once registered is valid for a time span of ten years.

Advantages of Design Registration:

  • It helps to create innovation opportunities.
  • It provides higher profits to the company as well as higher value to the shareholders.
  • It results in higher brand loyalty.
  • It is cost saving in the long run.
  • It also helps in streamline of business processes.

Process of Design Registration:

  • 1. Filing of application in Form -1 along with the following details:
    • (i) Name of the applicant
    • (ii) Address of the applicant
    • (iii) Nationality of the applicant.
  • 2. Examination Report.
  • 3. Response of the Controller.
  • 4. Publication of design
  • 5. Registration of design.

Documents Required:

  • Well - certified copy of the original document.
  • Proper Declarations.
  • Affidavits.
  • Other public documents to be made available on payment of fees.