Design registration is administered by the Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks. It provides 10 years of protection (extendable to 15 years) for original and novel designs that appeal to the eye.
Design registration provides exclusive rights to use registered designs, prevents unauthorized copying, enables legal action against infringement, and adds commercial value to your creative designs and products.
Government fees: Individual/Startup (Rs. 1,000), Small Entity (Rs. 2,000), Others (Rs. 4,000) plus professional charges of Rs. 5,000-10,000 for search, filing, and documentation.
The registration process involves 6 key steps:
Design Search and Novelty Check
Prepare Application and Representations
File Application with Patent Office
Examination by Design Office
Registration and Certificate Issuance
Publication in Design Journal
Design Registration in Nashik protects your creative designs from unauthorized use and provides exclusive commercial rights. It enhances product value, prevents copying, and establishes legal ownership of your innovative designs.
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