Product appearance review
Identify the visual features and article that the proposed application concerns.
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN REGISTRATION
Present clear views of your design.
Identify the item and its category.
UNDERSTAND YOUR FILING
A product can have valuable visual features as well as technical functionality. Design registration addresses the appearance of an article; it is not a substitute for a patent assessment of how the product works. We help organise the design representations and filing particulars so the application clearly identifies the appearance for which protection is sought.
PLAN THE RIGHT SUPPORT
Identify the visual features and article that the proposed application concerns.
Review the views, consistency and clarity of the design images.
Prepare the filing particulars and review any examination communication.
Present consistent views of the design.
Organise the product identification and classification.
Prepare the applicant’s supporting particulars.
Understand registration, term and extension as separate milestones.
The right route depends on the applicant, subject matter and existing records.
Review whether the proposed design meets the statutory requirements.
Check earlier public disclosure in India or abroad before filing.
Identify the person or entity claiming proprietorship of the design.
Share relevant earlier filings and disclosures at the outset so the requirements can be assessed for your case.
Start with your objective and the work already completed.
This is a starting checklist. The final documents depend on your filing route. Use the enquiry form for a high-level summary rather than confidential technical material.
Understand the design and its disclosure history.
Stage 1
Check the views and information needed for the application.
Stage 2
Coordinate the form, classification and required documents.
Stage 3
Review queries and the outcome from the Designs Office.
Stage 4
Depends on the readiness and consistency of the design representations.
Registration timing depends on official review and any objections.
Registration has an initial ten-year term, with a further five-year extension available through the prescribed application and fee.
MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE
| Focus | Design registration | Patent application |
|---|---|---|
| Main subject | The visual appearance of an article. | A technical invention relating to a product or process. |
| Key preparation | Consistent visual representations. | Technical disclosure and claims. |
| Decision to make | Which visual features and article are being presented? | What technical contribution is being claimed? |
A product may raise more than one intellectual property question. Discuss the appearance, technology and branding separately.
WHY TRADE INNOVATION
Bring your objective and available records. We’ll help organise the application discussion around your circumstances.
Identify the information your chosen route needs.
Understand the preparation, filing and follow-up work included.
Keep the documents and next actions organised.
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Explore serviceIt concerns eligible visual features of an article. Technical functionality needs a separate patent assessment.
Prior publication can affect registrability. Share the disclosure history before deciding the filing approach.
Representations must meet the relevant requirements and consistently show the design. Their suitability should be checked before submission.
The initial term is ten years. A further five years can be requested in the prescribed manner with the applicable fee.
No. The Designs Office examines the application and decides whether it meets the legal requirements.