Description

Design Registration

The Design registration is regulated under the Designs Act, 2000. A shape, pattern, configuration, composition or ornament of lines or colors is known as a design. 

There are some rules that are to be followed to register your design under Designs Act 2001

• New and original design
• Should relate to shape, pattern, or ornament applied to an article.
• Must be visible and should appear in the article.
• Must be applied  by an industrial process.

Documents Required

• A certified copy 
• Affidavits
• Declaration
• Other public documents can be made available on payment of a fee.

Difference between Design Registration and Trademark

Design Registration

A design registration would enable the protection of the physical appearance of a distinctive product .

A design registration protects any new and innovative ornamental design.

Trademark

A trademark would defend the symbols or words you use to identify the product.

Trademark registration protects a word or words, name, symbol, or drawing used in commerce to distinguish one source of goods or services from another.