Design Registration in India

Under the Designs Act 2000, you can register the visual features of a product — its shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation, or composition of colours — that give it a unique appearance. Registered design protection prevents others from manufacturing or selling products that copy your product's look.

What Can Be Registered as a Design?

• Shape and configuration of manufactured products
• Surface patterns and ornamentation
• Colour combinations applied to products
• Packaging and container designs
• Furniture, appliance, and consumer product aesthetics
• Jewellery and fashion accessories

Design vs. Patent vs. Trademark

Documents Required

• Representations (drawings/photographs) of the design from all views
• Statement of novelty — what makes your design unique
• Disclaimer if any part is not claimed
• Priority document (if claiming convention priority)