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IndianTaxPert — Simplifying Business Registration & Compliance in India | Company Incorporation • LLP Formation •
A design refers to the unique visual appearance of a product created through an industrial process, including its shape, configuration, pattern, or ornamentation. Design Registration protects new and original designs from imitation and counterfeiting.
In India, a registered design is protected for 10 years, with an option to extend the validity by another 5 years.
At IndianTaxPert, we provide end-to-end online support for fast, reliable, and secure design registration.
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DSC & Document Preparation
Issuance of Class-3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC), drafting of e-MOA, e-AOA, and nominee consent (INC-3).
Name Reservation
Filing of SPICe+ Part A with the Central Registration Centre (CRC) for company name approval.
SPICe+ Form Submission
Single integrated application covering incorporation, DIN, PAN, TAN, and statutory registrations.
Approval & Certificate Issuance
After scrutiny, Certificate of Incorporation (COI), PAN, and TAN are issued digitally.
Design protection in India is governed by the Designs Act, 2000 along with the Designs Rules, 2001, which came into effect on 11 May 2001, replacing the earlier Act of 1911.
The Design Rules were later amended in 2008 and 2014, with the latest amendment effective from 30 December 2014, introducing a new applicant category of Small Entity, in addition to Natural Person and Other than Small Entity.
These laws aim to protect the visual features of industrial products and encourage innovation and originality.
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Design registration protects the visual appearance of your product and strengthens its commercial value by safeguarding originality and exclusivity.
Legal Protection
Design registration grants exclusive rights to the design owner and protects against unauthorized copying, imitation, or misuse.
Enhanced Market Presence
A registered design improves product recognition in the marketplace and helps differentiate it from competitors.
Exclusive Ownership Rights
The registered proprietor enjoys complete rights over the use, reproduction, licensing, and commercialization of the design.
International Recognition
Designs registered in India can be extended to other countries through international conventions, subject to applicable laws.
Public Record & Searchability
Once registered, the design becomes part of the official database, making ownership transparent and easily verifiable.
Branding & Goodwill
A protected design enhances brand value, builds customer trust, and adds perceived quality to your product.
Design registration follows a structured process to secure exclusive legal rights over the visual appearance of a product.
Step 1
Preparation of Documents
The process begins with collecting and preparing essential documents, including:
- Design questionnaire
- Classification and description of the design
- High-quality colour photographs from multiple angles
- Power of Attorney (Form-21)
Step 2
Drafting of Design Specification
Since a design relates to the visual appearance of an article, it must be accurately converted into a written specification. Professional drafting ensures clarity and legal compliance.
Step 3
Filing of Design Application
The application is filed online with the Design Office. After submission, the prescribed government filing fee (₹1,000, subject to category) is paid and an acknowledgment is issued.
Step 4
Examination & Objection Handling
The Design Office examines the application and may raise objections. A proper response must be filed to address these objections.
Step 5
Clearance of Objections
Once the objections are resolved to the satisfaction of the Design Office, the application is approved.
Step 6
Grant of Design Registration
A Design Registration Certificate is issued, granting protection for 10 years, extendable by an additional 5 years.
Documents Required for Design Registration
Identity documents of Directors / Shareholders
Design Questionnaire
Classification & detailed description of the design
Power of Attorney (Form-21)
Colour photographs from various angles
