Step 1 — Consultation & Disclosure
Provide your design details to our IP professionals.
Industrial Design Registration in India is governed by the Designs Act, 2000 and Designs Rules, 2001 (amended in 2008 & 2014). The law protects the visual appearance of a product — such as shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation, lines, or colour — applied to an article in two- or three-dimensional form, provided the design is judged solely by the eye.
Design registration grants the creator exclusive rights for 10 years, extendable by another 5 years. In case of infringement, the registered proprietor may seek legal protection and damages under the Act.
A design does not include:
Prevents others from copying or imitating your product’s visual design.
Good design improves brand appeal and market value — and becomes a valuable IP asset.
Owners may claim damages in case of infringement.
Design rights can be sold or licensed like any other intellectual property.
Designs are classified based on the Locarno Classification, such as:
A design must be:
Designs not eligible:
Provide your design details to our IP professionals.
We check if similar designs already exist.
Includes:
Filed with the Design Office along with government fees.
If objections arise, reply within 6 months.
Issued in the Patent Office Journal.
⏳ Timeline
Protection Term:
10 years + extendable 5 years
We ensure smooth registration with minimal hassle.
Application → Examination → Registration → Journal Publication → Protection (10+5 years)
10 years + extendable 5 years
Yes — under Paris Convention (6 months)
Yes — via assignment/licensing
Unauthorized copying or imitation
Up to ₹50,000 per design (civil remedies also available)
The first-to-file gets rights
We help manufacturers, startups, designers, product innovators, and brands protect the visual identity of their products across India.
Email: info@qualitanceindia.com