Drafting of Application
Filling of Application with Registrar
Assistance in publication and verification
Follow-up process
Grant of Certificate
A Design License is a type of intellectual property right which is governed under the Design Act, 2000 & administered by the Controller General of Patent, Design, and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) in India. Holding Design license protects the license holder against its competitor. For better understanding first we need to know - What is a Design?
Aesthetic aspects or outward appearance that is applied to a product.
Created through any industrial process or means
Which is the finished form appeal to be judged solely by an eye.
Before filing, your design must meet strict criteria:
The Design cannot have been published, sold, or disclosed to the public anywhere in the world prior to your filing for application.
The design must be converted into physical form i.e. not an abstract concept.
If a design must not purely show the mechanical concept such as - how a machine works? rather how it looks?
It cannot have any existing brand logo, name, artistic work etc, covered under copyright.
Any person claiming to be the owner of the design can apply for Design registration. A design is capable of being registered only if it is new or original. The person can be an individual, company, NGO or any other entity.
An owner may be:
An author of design
A person who has acquired the design
A person for whom the design has been developed by the author, or
A person on whom the design has devolved
It is very important to ensure all documents related to Design registration are complete and correct. The Application for registration of design is filed in Form 1. Below easethebiz has lined all documents required in each categories:
In India, you can apply offline or online for Design registration. Generally the approval of a Design registration application is received in three months to six months. Below easethebiz has written easy steps/ Process for Design registration in India:
| STEPS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Before filing for Design registration, applicants must search the public CGPDTM database to ensure whether there is no similar or identical design already registered by someone else. |
| 2 | The applicant must create clean, high-quality - drawing, final product or photograph. It should contain all visual angles from all sides, no text or brand name visible on these sheets. |
| 3 | Identify under which official class your product falls according to the International Locarno Classification system. |
| 4 | Submit Form 1 with your company details/ personal details, product class, & fees. |
| 5 | The examiner will check your application. If an objection is raised, the applicant must reply within the deadline. |
| 6 | If the examiner is satisfied, the registrar will issue a Design certificate & publish it into a statutory design Journal. |
In India, the government has prescribed that the fee for Design registration is based on the legal status of the applicant. Below easethebiz has made table that shows the fee structure of Design registration in India:
| Applicant Legal Status | Base Filing fees |
|---|---|
| Natural person/ Individual | ₹ 1,000/- |
| Small Entities/ Recognised Start-ups | ₹ 2,000/- |
| Large Corporate Bodies/ Other companies | ₹ 4,000/- |
In India, the Design is valid for 10 years and a Design holder is required to renew the patent before the expiry of validity, if by any reason forget to renew the design, will enter into public domain. Below easethebiz has written steps for Design renewal:
Under the current IP fee schedules, the government categorises applicants into two primary payment bracket:
| Category of the Applicant | Online Fee | Offline Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Person/ Startups/ small enterprises | ₹ 2,000/- | ₹ 2,200/- |
| Large entities & all other companies | ₹ 8,000/- | ₹ 8,800/- |
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Design Registration is a legal protection granted under the Designs Act, 2000 that safeguards the unique visual appearance, shape, pattern, configuration, or ornamentation of a product.
Any individual, startup, MSME, partnership firm, LLP, company, manufacturer, or legal owner of a new and original design can apply for Design Registration in India.
Both two-dimensional designs (patterns, lines, colors, ornamentation) and three-dimensional designs (shape and configuration) can be registered if they are new and original.
Applicants need personal or business details, design drawings or photographs from different angles, a description of the article, and authorization documents if filed through an agent.
The Design Registration process generally takes 3 to 6 months, depending on the examination process and any objections raised by the Design Office.
The government filing fee is ₹1,000 for individuals, ₹2,000 for startups and small entities, and ₹4,000 for large companies and other entities.
A registered design is valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed for an additional 5 years.
No. A design that has already been published, sold, or disclosed to the public anywhere in the world before filing is not eligible for registration.
Design Registration provides exclusive ownership rights, legal protection against copying, enhanced product value, market differentiation, and competitive advantage.
Yes. The owner can renew the registered design before its expiry to extend protection for an additional 5 years.
