Design Protection That Secures Your Visual Advantage

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Conducted before filing, this step helps identify prior registered designs and assess novelty. It reduces the risk of rejection and potential infringement disputes.

Formal submission of a design application to the Design Office, including representations and classification. Successful filing grants exclusive rights over the design.

Covers examination, responding to objections, and compliance with statutory requirements until the design is accepted and registered.

A legal remedy to cancel or correct a wrongly registered design, often initiated by affected parties or competitors.

Extends protection beyond the initial 10 years (in India), usually for an additional 5 years, ensuring continued exclusivity.

Available when renewal deadlines are missed; subject to proof of genuine reasons for delay and payment of restoration fees.

Occurs when a registered design is copied or applied without authorization. Owners can seek injunctions, damages, or account of profits.

Allows the design owner to authorize third parties to use the design under agreed terms, enabling commercial exploitation while retaining ownership.

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