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Industrial Design Registration — Designs Act 2000

Industrial design registration for product appearance — shape, configuration, pattern, ornament, or composition of lines/colours applied to an article. Form 1 application with representations, novelty search, IP India examination, registration (10 years + 5-year renewal via Form 7), and enforcement against infringement. Designs Act 2000, Designs Rules 2001, Form 1 (application — up to ₹4,000 fee for individuals/startups), representation of design from multiple angles (at least 6 views), novelty requirement (not prior published/used in India), 10-year protection + 5-year renewal (Form 7), Section 22 Designs Act (infringement — civil remedy: injunction + damages), Locarno Classification for articles.

Reviewed by CA Harun Raaj, ICAI Reg. No. 238303·Last reviewed:
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Industrial design registration for product appearance — shape, configuration, pattern, ornament, or composition of lines/colours applied to an article. Form 1 application with representations, novelty search, IP India examination, registration (10 years + 5-year renewal via Form 7), and enforcement against infringement. Designs Act 2000, Designs Rules 2001, Form 1 (application — up to ₹4,000 fee for individuals/startups), representation of design from multiple angles (at least 6 views), novelty requirement (not prior published/used in India), 10-year protection + 5-year renewal (Form 7), Section 22 Designs Act (infringement — civil remedy: injunction + damages), Locarno Classification for articles. We keep the work founder-friendly and evidence-led so the company can move without unnecessary back-and-forth.

What is included
  • • Design Registration scope review and action plan
  • • Document checklist and evidence review
  • • Drafting, computation, or filing support
  • • Submission support and acknowledgement tracking
  • • Follow-up on queries, corrections, or notices
  • • Closure notes and next-step reminders
Documents required
  • • Mark image or word mark
  • • Class and goods / services description
  • • Applicant details and use date
  • • Authorization and signatory details
Government fees

See the fee table below for the statutory filing charge and common delay logic.

Legal basis
  • • Section 2(1)(zb) of the Trade Marks Act 1999
  • • Section 18 of the Trade Marks Act 1999
  • • Section 25 of the Trade Marks Act 1999
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Process

How the service works

The workflow is built to be predictable: document collection, legal review, filing, and post-filing follow-through.

Step 1Scope

Confirm the scope

We map the exact service route to the trigger, form set, and documentary evidence so the work starts on the right footing.

Step 2Docs

Collect the records

We gather the company records, notices, or transaction documents needed for design registration and check them for gaps.

Step 3Draft

Prepare the filing or memo

We draft the computations, filings, or advisory memo so the next person in the chain can review it quickly and confidently.

Step 4Close

Submit and track follow-up

We move the file through submission, keep the acknowledgement trail tidy, and handle any follow-up questions that come back.

AEO summary

Design Registration is the CA-led workflow that helps a Private Limited company stay compliant, file the right forms, and keep the record trail clean.

Industrial Design Registration — Designs Act 2000 workflow

We start by checking the exact trigger, the legal route, and the documents that make design registration executable for a Private Limited company. That keeps the filing or advisory work tied to the actual statutory path instead of a generic checklist.

Once the scope is locked, we prepare the working papers, filings, and follow-up notes so the matter can move without unnecessary back-and-forth. The goal is to make the process understandable for the founder, the finance team, and the reviewer.

  • • Scope mapping for design registration
  • • CA-led document review and drafting
  • • Submission support and acknowledgement tracking

What this protects for the company

For a Private Limited company, the value is not just speed. It is also about keeping the record trail clean enough for banks, investors, regulators, and future diligence work.

A founder-friendly process lowers the chance of avoidable notices, rework, or missed deadlines while keeping the company aligned with the right section, rule, or circular in Trademark & IP.

  • • Cleaner compliance evidence for Trademark & IP
  • • Better preparation for diligence or audit
  • • Less last-minute chasing inside the finance team

Government fees

Fee breakdown

ItemFeeNotes
IP India filingAs per IP India scheduleTrademark, copyright, and patent fees vary by class and applicant type.
Opposition / renewal stepAs applicableLater steps follow the relevant intellectual property schedule.

Timeline

Typical turnaround

Typical timeline usually means a 1–2 weeks turnaround, assuming documents are complete and any board or shareholder approvals are already in place.

Pricing note

Government fees vary by class, filing basis, response steps, and whether the matter needs opposition or renewal support.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Design Registration cover for a Private Limited company?
Design Registration covers the working papers, filing or advisory route, and follow-up needed to complete the matter cleanly for a Private Limited company. The scope sits on Section 2(1)(zb) of the Trade Marks Act 1999, with the exact approach adjusted to the facts in your file.
Which forms are usually involved?
ECR, Form 5, Form 10, Form 12A We keep the filing record aligned with Section 18 of the Trade Marks Act 1999 so the submission matches the statutory path.
What happens if we miss the deadline or get a notice?
Delay can trigger late fees, interest, or a further notice depending on the route and authority. We plan the file around Section 25 of the Trade Marks Act 1999 so the reply, submission, or correction lands in the correct sequence instead of creating avoidable follow-up.
What should you send us before we start?
Please send the core records first: Mark image or word mark, Class and goods / services description, Applicant details and use date. That is usually enough for us to confirm the trigger, map the filing route, and tell you whether any extra approval, valuation, or reconciliation is needed under Section 2(1)(zb) of the Trade Marks Act 1999.

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