When your product’s look sells it, competitors copy the look. Design registration protects the shape, configuration, pattern and ornamentation of products, the fastest and most economical IP right for physical goods.
Krishna TaxNova prepares the views, classifies the article correctly under the Locarno system and files your design application, typically securing registration in months, not years.
What is Design Registration?
Design registration under the Designs Act, 2000 protects features of shape, configuration, pattern or ornament applied to an article, judged solely by the eye. The design must be new and not previously published anywhere. Protection runs ten years from registration, extendable by five more.
Who Should Apply for Design Registration?
- Manufacturers of consumer products, furniture, appliances and packaging
- Fashion and jewellery brands with distinctive product shapes
- Startups launching hardware with distinctive industrial design
- Exporters whose designs get copied in domestic markets
Benefits of Design Registration
Fast Protection
Design registrations are typically granted within months.
Copy Blocking
Stop lookalike products with a registered design infringement action.
Low Cost IP
The most affordable registered right for physical products.
15 Year Coverage
Ten years plus a five year extension protects a full product lifecycle.
Portfolio Strategy
Combine design, trademark and patent for layered protection.
Documents Required for Design Registration
Keep these documents ready. You can upload them using the form on this page or send them to us on WhatsApp.
- Images or drawings of the article from all required views
- Name and nature of the article
- Applicant details with PAN or incorporation proof
- Class of the article under Locarno classification
- Novelty statement identifying the original features
- Power of attorney for filing
Step by Step Process for Design Registration
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Step 1: Novelty Check
Prior designs are searched and we confirm the design has not been published before.
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Step 2: View Preparation
Compliant representations of the article are prepared from your photos or CAD files.
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Step 3: Filing
The application is filed with the Designs Wing with correct classification.
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Step 4: Examination Response
Objections, usually on views or novelty statements, are answered promptly.
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Step 5: Registration
The certificate is issued and your protection dates from the filing.
Design Registration at a Glance
Estimated Timeline
6 to 12 months to registration
Governing Authority
Designs Wing, Indian Patent Office
Validity
10 years from registration, extendable by 5 years
Government Fees
Concessional government fees for individuals, startups and MSMEs
Why Choose Krishna TaxNova for Design Registration?
Design cases are lost on bad drawings and late filings. We prepare registry standard views fast, because in design law, whoever files first wins, and public disclosure can kill novelty.
CA Led Team in Delhi
Your work is handled by a qualified Chartered Accountant team, not a call center. You get correct advice the first time.
Upload Documents Online
Share everything from your phone or laptop. Use the secure upload form on this page or simply WhatsApp us your documents.
Transparent Pricing
You approve a clear quote before we start. No hidden charges at any stage.
End to End Support
From document collection to final approval and post registration compliance, one team stays with you throughout.
Design Registration: Frequently Asked Questions
Should I file before launching the product?
Yes. Prior publication, including your own marketing, can destroy novelty. File first, launch after; the filing itself is quick.
What is not protected by design registration?
Functional features, methods of construction and anything dictated purely by function fall outside design law. Those may need patent protection instead, which we assess together.
How is design different from trademark for a product shape?
Design protects a new shape for up to fifteen years; a shape trademark can last forever but demands proof that the shape identifies your brand. Many products start with design and graduate to shape marks.
Can I register variations of the same product?
Each distinct design registers separately, though sets and multiple embodiments have specific rules. We structure the filings to cover your product family economically.
How long does Design Registration take?
In most cases the work is completed in 6 to 12 months to registration. The exact time depends on how quickly documents are shared and on processing time at the department. We keep you updated at every stage.
What documents are needed for Design Registration?
The key documents include images or drawings of the article from all required views, name and nature of the article, applicant details with pan or incorporation proof, class of the article under locarno classification. Our team shares a simple checklist after the first call so nothing is missed.
Can I complete Design Registration fully online?
Yes. The entire process is online. Fill the form on this page, upload your documents or WhatsApp them to us, and our experts handle the filings. You do not need to visit any office.
Which authority handles Design Registration?
Design Registration falls under Designs Wing, Indian Patent Office. Krishna TaxNova prepares and files your application in the required format and responds to any queries raised by the department.
What is the validity of Design Registration?
The validity is 10 years from registration, extendable by 5 years. We send renewal and compliance reminders in advance so you never miss a due date.
Do you provide Design Registration outside Delhi?
Yes. We are based in Delhi and serve clients across India. Since the process is fully online, your location does not matter. Documents can be shared through the website or WhatsApp.
Get Design Registration Done by Experts
Fill in your details, upload your documents online or send them on WhatsApp. A qualified CA will review your case and call you back with the exact steps and a fixed quote.