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🎨 Design Registration

Protect the unique visual appearance and aesthetic features of your products under the Designs Act, 2000 — registration gives you exclusive rights for up to 15 years.

₹1,000
Govt. Fee
3–6 mo
Processing Time
10 Years
Initial Validity
15 Years
Max Protection
Act 2000
Legal Basis
PAN India
Coverage
Overview
Designs Act, 2000

What is Design Registration?

Design registration protects the unique visual appearance of a product — its shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation or colour combination. Under the Designs Act, 2000, registration grants exclusive rights for 10 years, extendable by 5 years to a maximum of 15 years. We handle the complete filing and registration process.

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Visual Appearance Protection

Protects the aesthetic features of a product — how it looks — preventing identical or similar copies.

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10 + 5 Years

Initial 10-year protection extendable by 5 years — a total of 15 years of exclusive rights.

Fast Registration

Design registration typically completes in 3–6 months — one of the fastest IP registrations in India.

How It Works

Step-by-Step Process

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Design Search

We conduct a prior design search to confirm novelty and assess registrability.

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Drawing Preparation

We prepare professional design drawings showing all views — meeting Patent Office requirements.

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Application Filing

We file your design application with the Patent Office including all representations and class specification.

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Registration Certificate

After examination and approval, your Registration Certificate is issued — valid for 10 years.

Why Choose Us

Benefits of Our Design Registration Service

01

Stop Copycat Products

Prevent competitors from manufacturing products with the same or similar visual appearance in India.

02

Statutory Damages

Design infringement carries damages up to ₹50,000 per infringing article — a meaningful deterrent.

03

Fast Registration

Completes in 3–6 months — one of the fastest IP registrations available in India.

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15-Year Maximum

Initial 10-year protection extendable by 5 years.

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Wide Coverage

Protects shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation and colour combinations on any article.

06

Market Advantage

Exclusive rights prevent competitors from copying your aesthetic innovations.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What can be protected by design registration?+
Shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation or colour combination applied to any article — provided it is new or original.
How long does design registration take?+
3–6 months typically — one of the fastest IP registration processes in India.
What is the government fee?+
₹1,000 per design for individuals/startups; ₹2,000–₹4,000 for others.
Can I register a GUI or interface design?+
Yes — graphical user interfaces and screen designs are registrable as designs, provided they are new and original.

Ready to Proceed?

Contact Adv. Nikhil Soni for a free consultation — no commitment, no fees.

+91 98280 29691  ·  office@nikhilsoni.com