Design Registration
Protecting the look of a product.
Reviewed by CA Hitendra Pal Singh· company law, tax and complianceLast reviewed
Design registration protects the shape, pattern or ornamentation of a product — what it looks like, not how it works. Protection runs ten years from filing and can be extended by five.
What is included
- Novelty search
- Representation preparation
- Filing with the Design Office
- Objection handling
- Registration certificate
What we will need from you
- Drawings or photographs of the design from each view
- Applicant details
- Class of article
How long it takes
Filing within days; registration typically 6–12 months.
Timelines are typical, not guaranteed. Government processing times vary, and a query from the officer adds to them. We will tell you where yours stands.
Common questions
Design or patent?
If the value is in how the product looks, a design. If it is in how it works, a patent. Some products need both.