Visual Appearance Protection
Protects shape, pattern, ornamentation, and configuration under the Designs Act, 2000.
Governing Authority
Administered by the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks, India.
Examples
Smartphone design, perfume bottles, packaging shape, or chairs.
Exclusive Rights
Gives you legal ownership over the design.
Legal Protection
Allows enforcement action against infringement.
Commercial Value
Enhances your brand’s IP portfolio and resale value.
Brand Identity
Strengthens your market presence through aesthetics.
Competitive Edge
Protects your innovation in design-focused industries.
| Suitable For | Examples |
|---|---|
| Startups & Product Innovators | Gadget developers, home décor brands |
| Designers & Artists | Fashion designers, freelance product designers |
| Manufacturers | Furniture, packaging, electronics |
Must be new and original
Not published or used in India or elsewhere
Significantly distinguishable from existing designs
Applied to an article by an industrial process
Functional features
Mechanical designs
Methods of construction
| Task | Time |
|---|---|
| Registration Time | 4–8 weeks (average, may vary) |
| Validity | 10 years from filing date, extendable by 5 years |
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