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Design Registration
Protect Product Appearance. Secure Design Rights. Strengthen Market Differentiation.
DESIGN REGISTRATION
Understanding Design Registration in India
Design registration advisory covering novelty assessment, design classification, application drafting, filing, prosecution and portfolio support under the Designs Act, 2000.
Registered design protection concerns visual features of an article. Review novelty, representations, classification and disclosure timing before filing, and keep the application aligned with the product being launched.
OUR SERVICES FOR DESIGN REGISTRATION
Design registration and filing services
Coordinated design registration support shaped around your rights, business context and applicable requirements.
Application Drafting & Filing
Prepare application particulars, representations and filing materials.
Design Classification
Identify an appropriate Locarno-based classification.
Examination & Prosecution
Respond to examination objections and assist with hearings.
Renewal & Extension
Track applicable protection periods and extension requirements.
Portfolio & Ownership Advisory
Support ownership verification, recordals and portfolio strategy.
KEY BENEFITS
Why design registration matters
Registered design protection concerns visual features of an article. Review novelty, representations, classification and disclosure timing before filing, and keep the application aligned with the product being launched.
Considered for your next chapter.
Protect product appearance
Secure registered rights in eligible visual features of an article.
Reduce copying risks
Create a basis to address unauthorised copying of protected designs.
Strengthen brand identity
Connect design protection with market differentiation.
Support commercial licensing
Use design rights in licensing and commercial arrangements.
Create commercial value
Organise design rights as part of a broader IP portfolio.
Support product launch strategy
Coordinate filing and disclosure around product introductions.
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Registered design protection under the Designs Act, 2000
Registered design protection concerns visual features of an article. Review novelty, representations, classification and disclosure timing before filing, and keep the application aligned with the product being launched.
- Novelty
Assess whether the design has been disclosed or published before filing.
- Representations
Prepare clear views identifying the claimed visual features.
- Classification
Select relevant article and classification details.
- Registration and term
Track registration, renewal and extension provisions.
- Ownership
Confirm applicant entitlement and supporting assignment documents.
Clarity for what comes next.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Design protection compared with other IP rights
Use this overview to frame the discussion. Requirements and outcomes depend on the rights, facts and applicable law.
| Features | Design | Patent | Copyright | Trademark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject matter | Product visual appearance | Technical invention | Original expression | Source identifier |
| Governing law | Designs Act, 2000 | Patents Act, 1970 | Copyright Act, 1957 | Trade Marks Act, 1999 |
| Registration | Required | Required | Generally not required for subsistence | Available |
| Focus | Ornamental features | Technical function | Expression of ideas | Brand identity |
Use this overview as a starting point for advice on the proposed structure and circumstances.
DESIGN REGISTRATION PROCESS
A clear process for design registration
A clear sequence of decisions and filings, coordinated around complete information and authority processing.
Eligibility assessment
Review the product, visual features, ownership and disclosure history.
Novelty search
Consider prior designs and public disclosures relevant to filing.
Classification & representations
Prepare article details and clear design views.
Application preparation
Compile particulars, declarations and supporting documents.
Filing & examination
File the application and track examination communications.
Response & registration
Address objections and coordinate registration formalities.
Renewal & portfolio management
Track term, extensions, ownership and portfolio records.
DOCUMENTS & REQUIREMENTS
Documents for design registration
The exact checklist depends on the work, ownership, filing history and relevant procedure.
- Clear drawings, photographs or representations of the design
- Applicant and creator details
- Article name and proposed design classification
- Statement of novelty and description, as applicable
- Priority documents or convention details, if any
- Assignment, authorisation and power of attorney documents
OUR PROFESSIONAL FEES
Design Registration professional fees
Fees depend on the rights involved, complexity, urgency, jurisdictions and agreed scope.
Design Registration assessment
On request- Initial rights and document review
- Applicable requirement assessment
- Recommended next steps
Design Registration support
On request- Matter-specific planning
- Filing or response coordination
- Ongoing status and deadline support
Complex or portfolio-wide requirements
Request a tailored scope for multiple matters, rights or jurisdictions related to design registration.
Get a QuoteGovernment fees, court charges and third-party costs are confirmed separately against current requirements.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Browse all FAQs A few useful answers
Common questions about Design Registration formation and planning.
What can be protected by design registration?
Is novelty important?
Does design registration protect how a product works?
How long does design protection last?
Can a registered design be assigned?
TESTIMONIALS
Clear advice. Practical direction.
Perspectives shared with permission by clients of our advisory teams.
Astronis Global brought clarity and commercial focus to a complex restructuring exercise. Their advice was practical, timely and easy for our leadership team to act on.
The team understood our regulatory requirements quickly and helped us move forward with confidence. We valued their responsiveness and disciplined follow-through.
Astronis Global provided dependable support across multiple registrations and approvals. Their communication was clear, structured and consistently professional.
KNOWLEDGE CENTRE
Guides, checklists and templates
Practical resources to help plan design registration matters.
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