Industrial Design Registration in India

With iGERENT, the cost to register an industrial design in India is USD 700. This all-inclusive fee covers the official government charges, along with the preparation and filing of your application for one design. By working with our experts, you can secure protection smoothly and avoid unexpected costs later on.

In India, the registration of an industrial design generally takes 6 to 12 months, provided that the application is complete and no objections or oppositions are raised. The process involves both a formal examination and a substantive examination to check novelty and originality. At iGERENT, we prepare your application carefully to reduce the risk of delays and help you secure protection as quickly as possible.

In India, industrial design protection is granted for an initial period of 10 years from the filing date. This protection can be extended once, for an additional 5 years, giving a maximum duration of 15 years in total. At iGERENT, we track these deadlines and remind you when it’s time to renew, so your rights remain protected without interruption.

In India, there are no annual annuities for industrial designs. Instead, you pay a single fee at filing that covers the initial 10-year protection. If you want to extend protection for an additional 5 years (up to a total of 15 years), you must pay the renewal fee before the initial term expires. At iGERENT, we make sure you don’t miss these deadlines and handle the renewal process for you.

In India, industrial design applications undergo both a formal examination and a substantive examination. The formal examination checks whether the application meets filing requirements, while the substantive examination evaluates whether the design is new, original, and not contrary to public order or morality. If objections arise, the applicant must respond within the given timeframe. At iGERENT, we prepare your application carefully and guide you through any objections to improve your chances of smooth registration.

In India, you must submit clear and accurate representations of the design when applying for registration. These are usually line drawings or photographs that show the product from multiple views (front, back, top, bottom, and sides). The representations must clearly display the features for which protection is sought, without text, dimensions, or unnecessary background. At iGERENT, we guide you in preparing compliant drawings so your application meets the standards of the Indian Design Office.

In India, industrial design searches can be carried out through the database of the Indian Design Office. However, searches are often challenging because designs are categorized visually rather than by simple keywords. At iGERENT, we conduct professional searches on your behalf to identify potential conflicts before you file your application, saving you time, money, and the risk of disputes in the future.

India grants a six-month priority period for industrial design applications. This means that if you first file your design in another country that is a member of the Paris Convention, you can claim that filing date in India as long as you apply within six months. At iGERENT, we help you manage these deadlines so you can secure international protection without missing the priority window.

In India, the official fees for industrial design registration must be paid at the time of filing the application. If the fees are not paid, the Indian Design Office will not process the application. With iGERENT, the payment is included in our service, so we take care of it directly when submitting your application, ensuring there are no delays or missed deadlines.

In India, industrial design protection covers only the aesthetic features of a product, such as its shape, configuration, pattern, ornament, or composition of lines or colors. It does not extend to the functional or technical aspects of the product, features determined solely by utility, or designs that are contrary to public order or morality. At iGERENT, we guide you on what can and cannot be protected so you can make the most of your rights.

Yes. In India, you can file a single application with multiple embodiments of the same design, as long as they relate to the same class of articles under the Locarno Classification. However, if you want to protect designs from different classes or with significant variations, separate applications are required. At iGERENT, we advise you on the best filing strategy to ensure your designs are fully protected while keeping costs efficient.

Yes, but only within a grace period of 12 months from the date the registration expired. During this period, you must pay the renewal fee along with a surcharge. If the grace period passes without payment, the design registration is permanently lost and cannot be restored. At iGERENT, we track your renewal deadlines and send reminders so you don’t risk losing your protection.