Design Registration
Register your Design with Filing For You. Design registration protects the visual appearance of a product including shape, pattern, configuration, and ornamentation. It prevents others from copying the unique visual design of your products.
Overview of Design Registration
Design registration is a legal process that formally protects a product’s unique visual appearance or decorative elements, providing the owner exclusive rights to use, manufacture, import, and sell the design. It involves filing an application to the appropriate intellectual property office, along with visual representations or drawings of the design, and paying the applicable fees.
Once registered, the design owner enjoys legal protection against illegal copying or growth of the registered design by others, protecting their investment in the original design while also encouraging innovation in the industrial and commercial sectors.
Details Required for Design Registration
Applicant & Design Info
- Name, Nationality and Address of the Applicant
- Title of the Design
- Details of any previous registrations/applications in other countries
- Priority documents (if claiming priority)
Visual Representations
- Top, Bottom, Left, Right, Perspective, Front and Back views of the Designs (preferably photographic images)
- Note: Images must have space for Applicant Name, Application No. (at top), and Attorney/Company Name (at bottom)
Authorization
- Power of Attorney (Authorization letter) - drafted based on provided info
Our Service Commitments
Expert Legal Guidance
Direct assistance from seasoned legal counselors and trademark specialists to navigate complicated compliance procedures smoothly.
Guaranteed On-Time Filing
We respect your timeline. All submissions, counter-statements, and forms are filed strictly before government deadlines to prevent rejection.
100% Transparent Costs
Completely transparent pricing. We provide clear invoices showing breakups of professional fees and government charges with zero hidden costs.
Secure Document Vault
Your corporate credentials, deeds, and identification documents are fully protected using industry-grade data security protocols.
Step-By-Step Process for Design Registration
Stress-Free Compliance
Preparation
Ensure your design meets eligibility criteria (new and unique). Create accurate visual representations or drawings of the design, as well as any supporting documentation.
Application Submission
Fill out the application form from the intellectual property agency. Submit with visual representations, a description of the design, and payment of the registration cost.
Examination Process
The intellectual property office analyzes the design to see if it fits registration standards. This includes comparing the design to existing registered designs to determine uniqueness.
Publication
Once accepted, the design is usually published in the official gazette or register. This informs the public and allows third parties to challenge the registration if necessary.
Registration Certificate
If approved and no oppositions are raised, a registration certificate is issued. This provides exclusive rights for a stated time period, usually several years.