Design Registration

Design Registration

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What is a Design?

A design is the visual appearance of an article or its ornamentation, shape, configuration, pattern, or combination of colours applied to any article. It may be industrial or handicraft articles, which are aimed at mass production.

Salient Features of a Design

Ownership: The owner is given exclusive rights over the use of the design and preventing others from using, producing, selling, or importing products that infringe on the registered design by registration of design.

Legal Protection: It gives a firm legal ground to act against illegal copying or imitation of the design so that competitors are not able to take advantage of the aesthetic look of the product.

Novelty Requirement: Designs should be novel and original at the time of filing. They should never have been made available to the public anywhere in the world prior to the date of application for registration.

Creative Expression: Design registration promotes creativity and creativity by incentivizing designers and creators for creating original designs.

Visual Appearance: Protection extends to the overall visual appearance of the design, such as its shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation, or combination of these.

Parts and Variants: Depending on the jurisdiction, design registration may extend to whole products or particular product parts. Variants of the registered design can also be protected if they have the same overall impression.

Duration: Generally, design registration is for a term of 10 to 15 years from the filing date, depending on the jurisdiction.

Renewal: Registration can be renewed from time to time by paying renewal fees, keeping the protection for the design going for its useful commercial lifespan.

Market Advantage: Registered designs can make products more marketable and attractive to consumers, differentiating them from others in the market.

Business Value: Designs provide value to businesses by building brand identity, distinction, and awareness among consumers.

International Treaties: International design registration can be extended internationally by treaties such as the Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs, making it easier to obtain protection in various countries.

Legal Remedies: Registered design owners have legal remedies against infringement, such as damages, injunctions, and seizure of infringing goods.

Enforcement: Design registration enhances the power to enforce rights and prevent unfair competition and counterfeit goods.

Incentive to Innovate: Design registration promotes innovation and creativity since it gives the creators incentives to invest in fresh designs and products.

Support for Industries: It promotes economic development by safeguarding the intellectual property rights of the designers and fostering investment in industries that are intensive in design.

Advantages of Design Protection:

Design registration grants exclusive rights to avoid use or imitation of the design by others without their permission.

Commercial Value: Registered designs can add significant value to products and businesses, enhancing market competitiveness and branding.

Legal Remedies: Design owners may sue infringers for damages, injunctions, and seizure of infringing goods

Procedure of Registration of Design

Pre-filing Search: Search beforehand to check that the design is new and not previously registered by someone else.

Application Filing: File the application along with the supporting documents and fees to the specified design office.

Examination: The design office scrutinizes the application to check that it is novel and original.

Publication: If the application is complete in all respects, the design is published in a government gazette or journal for public notice.

Registration: On successful passage of examination and no objections, the design is registered, granting sole rights to the design owner for a limited time (usually 10-15 years).

Renewal: Design registration needs to be renewed from time to time to keep it protected, usually every 5-15 years depending on the jurisdiction.

Documents Required for Registration of Design

Application Form: Signed and filled in by the applicant or his representative.

Representation of the Design: Drawings, photographs, or other graphical representation of the design indicating all views (front, back, side, perspective views).

Statement of Novelty: A statement stating that the design is new and original.

Details of Applicant: Proof of identity and proof of address of the applicant (same as in trademark registration).

Power of Attorney: In case of filing via a representative, a signed power of attorney giving them authority to represent the applicant.

Priority Document: In case of claiming priority due to an earlier application in another country, a certified copy of the application for priority.

Corporate Verdict: Your Design Registration Partner

Corporate Verdict is a group of skilled professionals committed to helping entrepreneurs Design Registration efficiently and economically. We know the intricacies of the registration process and make it a smooth experience for our clients. Our services are:

Expert Consultation: Offering comprehensive advice on the viability and advantages of Design Registration.

Documentation Assistance: Helping prepare and file documents as required.

Compliance Support: Making your Design Registration comply with all regulatory standards.

Affordable Services: Providing budget-friendly solutions without any compromise on quality.

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