Design Is Judged Solely By The Eye
Protect the unique visual appearance of your products with professional Design Registration services from KRISHLAW®. We help businesses, manufacturers, innovators, and creators secure legal rights over original product designs, patterns, shapes, configurations, and ornamental features.
Our legal experts provide complete assistance for design filing, examination, objection handling, and registration under the Design Act, 2000.
What Is Design Registration?
Under the Design Act, 2000, a design refers to the visual appearance of an article including features such as shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation, composition of lines, or colour combinations applied to an article by any industrial process.
The design must appeal to and be judged solely by the eye.
Shape
Protection for unique product shapes and external appearances.
Configuration
Protection for specific arrangements or structural visual forms of products.
Pattern
Protection for distinctive surface patterns or decorative layouts.
Ornamentation
Protection for ornamental features applied to articles or products.
Colour Combination
Protection for visually distinctive colour combinations used in product designs.
Industrial Design As Intellectual Property
Meaning Of Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property refers to creations of the mind that receive legal protection under intellectual property laws.
Design As IP
Industrial designs are valuable intellectual property assets because they protect the unique visual identity of products in the marketplace.
Commercial Importance
Registered designs increase commercial value, enhance market identity, and help businesses maintain exclusivity over product appearance.
Essential Conditions For Design Registration
Must Be New Or Original
The design should be completely new and not previously published or disclosed.
Must Be Applied To An Article
The design must be capable of being applied to a physical article or product.
Industrial Application Required
The design should be capable of industrial manufacturing or commercial production.
Not Purely Artistic Work
Pure artistic works that are not industrially applicable may not qualify for design registration.
Meaning Of “Article” Under Design Law
Definition Of Article
An article refers to any manufactured item or product that can have a design applied to it through industrial processes.
Manufactured Items
Products manufactured manually, mechanically, chemically, or industrially may qualify.
Parts Of Articles
Specific parts or components of products may also qualify for design protection if visually unique.
What Cannot Be Registered As Design?
Mechanical Devices
Mechanical or technical functions are not protected under design registration.
Functional Features
Features dictated purely by functionality or technical necessity are excluded.
Non-Industrial Artwork
Artistic creations without industrial application generally do not qualify for design registration.
Why Protect Your Product Design?
Protect Visual Appearance
Secure exclusive rights over the visual identity and aesthetic appeal of products.
Prevent Unauthorized Copying
Prevent competitors from copying or imitating your original product designs.
Increase Commercial Value
Registered designs enhance product branding and commercial market value.
Legal Ownership
Design registration acts as legal proof of ownership and originality.
Design Registration Process
Application Filing
We prepare and file the design registration application with proper documentation.
Examination
The design office examines the application for originality and legal compliance.
Objection Handling
Our legal team handles examination objections or clarification requirements.
Registration Certificate
After successful approval, the design registration certificate is issued.
Initial Protection Period — 10 Years
A registered design is initially protected for 10 years from the registration date.
Extension — Additional 5 Years
Protection can be extended for an additional 5 years through renewal procedures.
Rights Granted Through Design Registration
Exclusive Rights
The registered owner receives exclusive rights over the design.
Legal Protection
Design registration provides enforceable legal protection against infringement.
Prevent Unauthorized Use
Owners can restrict unauthorized copying, manufacturing, or commercial usage.
Additional Articles Eligible For Design Protection
Documents Required For Design Registration
Design Images / Drawings
Clear representations, images, drawings, or photographs of the design.
Applicant Details
Identity and address details of the applicant or organization.
Article Description
Detailed description of the article to which the design is applied.
Additional Documents
- Authorization Letter
- Priority Documents (if applicable)
- Business Incorporation Documents
Trusted Design Registration Experts
Expert Legal Team
Experienced intellectual property professionals handling design registrations and legal compliance.
Fast Filing Process
Quick documentation, filing, and procedural management for smooth registration.
End-To-End Support
Complete assistance from consultation to registration certificate and renewal support.
Confidential & Professional Service
Your product designs and information remain fully secure and confidential.
Design Registration FAQs
Protect Your Product Design With Legal Registration
Secure your original product appearance, packaging, patterns, and industrial designs with trusted design registration services from KRISHLAW®.