In simple terms, it protects how your product looks, not how it works.
If you’ve ever seen the unique bottle shape of Coca-Cola or the distinct design of an Apple iPhone, you’ve already witnessed the power of design registration in action.
🕒 Validity of Design Registration: 15 Years
A registered design is initially protected for 10 years from the date of registration, which can be extended for another 5 years, making the total protection period 15 years.
✅ Initial Validity: 10 Years
🔁 Renewable for: 5 More Years
⏳ Total Protection: 15 Years
This long-term protection ensures that no one can copy or imitate your product’s visual design during this period — giving you a clear market advantage.
💡 Why Design Registration Is Important for Your Business
Here’s why every product-based business should consider design registration:
Brand Uniqueness: Safeguards your product’s visual identity.
Market Edge: Prevents competitors from replicating your product’s design.
Legal Ownership: Grants exclusive rights to use, sell, and license your design.
Business Value: Boosts brand reputation and helps attract investors or buyers.
Monetization: You can license or sell your design to others for royalty income.
🧠 Real-World Example:
When Dyson launched its unique bladeless fan design, competitors couldn’t copy it because of registered design protection.
That unique appearance became Dyson’s signature — and a reason for its premium pricing.
📜 Documents Required for Design Registration
To apply for design registration in India, you’ll typically need:
Applicant’s Name & Address
Representation of the Design (Images or Drawings)
Class and Subclass of the Design (as per Locarno Classification)
Statement of Novelty
Power of Attorney (if filed through an agent)
🧾 Step-by-Step Process of Design Registration in India
Design Search: Check if a similar design already exists.
Prepare Application: Draft and file Form 1 with the Controller of Designs.
Examination: The Design Office examines for originality and novelty.
Publication: Once accepted, it’s published in the Patent Office Journal.
Certificate of Registration: You get legal protection for 10 years (extendable to 15).
⚖️ Legal Protection Under the Designs Act, 2000
Under the Indian Designs Act, 2000, any person who copies or imitates a registered design without permission can be sued for infringement.
The owner can claim damages and prevent unauthorized use through court action.
🧩 Who Should Apply for Design Registration?
Product Manufacturers
Startups launching innovative designs
Furniture & Interior Designers
Packaging Designers
Automobile and Fashion Brands
Basically — if your product looks different, you should protect that difference.
📞 Need Assistance?
At LEGPRAGMATISM Intellectual Services, we help you secure your Design Registration effortlessly — from filing to renewal.
✅ Expert Guidance
✅ End-to-End Support
✅ Affordable Fees
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📞 Contact: +91 99099 80810
🏁 Final Thought
Your product’s design is your brand’s first impression — don’t let anyone copy it.
Register your design today and enjoy 15 years of exclusive protection that builds trust, value, and identity in the market.
