Industrial Design Registration in Philippines

With iGERENT, the cost to register an industrial design in the Philippines is USD 580. This fee includes the official government charges as well as the preparation and filing of your application for one design. By working with our experts, you can protect your design smoothly and avoid hidden costs or complications.

In the Philippines, the registration process for an industrial design usually takes around 6 to 9 months, provided the application is complete and no objections are raised by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). At iGERENT, we prepare your application carefully to reduce the risk of delays and help you obtain protection as quickly as possible.

In the Philippines, industrial design protection lasts for a maximum of 15 years from the filing date. Protection is initially granted for 5 years and can be renewed twice in five-year increments until the full 15 years is reached. At iGERENT, we help you track these deadlines and manage the renewals so your rights remain protected without interruption.

In the Philippines, industrial design registrations are renewed every five years, up to a maximum of 15 years. Instead of annual annuities, renewal fees are paid in five-year installments to keep the protection in force. At iGERENT, we manage your renewals and send you reminders so you never risk losing your rights.

In the Philippines, industrial design applications go through a formal examination only. The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) checks that the application meets the filing requirements, including proper documentation, representations, and payment of fees. The office does not examine novelty or originality at this stage—these can only be challenged later in court if disputes arise. At iGERENT, we prepare your application thoroughly to ensure it passes the formal review smoothly and without unnecessary delays.

In the Philippines, you must submit clear and precise representations of the design with your application. These can be line drawings, photographs, or digital images that show the product from multiple angles (front, back, top, bottom, sides, and perspective). The images should accurately reflect the appearance of the design and must not include text, dimensions, or irrelevant backgrounds. At iGERENT, we guide you in preparing drawings that comply with the standards of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) to avoid delays or refusals.

In the Philippines, industrial design searches can be carried out through the database of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). However, searches can be complex since designs are organized by product categories and visual features rather than simple keywords. At iGERENT, we conduct professional searches on your behalf, identifying potential conflicts before you file—saving you time, money, and the risk of disputes later on.

The Philippines grants a six-month priority period for industrial design applications. This means that if you first filed your design in another Paris Convention member country, you can claim that earlier filing date in the Philippines as long as you apply within six months. At iGERENT, we help you manage these deadlines so your design rights are protected internationally without missing the priority window.

In the Philippines, the official fees for industrial design registration must be paid at the time of filing the application. If the payment is not made, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) will not process the application. With iGERENT, the payment is included in our service—we handle it on your behalf to ensure your filing is completed without delays or missed deadlines.

In the Philippines, industrial design protection applies only to the aesthetic aspects of a product, such as its shape, configuration, surface ornamentation, or combination of lines and colors. It does not extend to the technical function of the product, features dictated solely by utility, or designs that are offensive, contrary to public order, or lacking originality. At iGERENT, we guide you on what can and cannot be protected so you can maximize the value of your design rights.

Yes. In the Philippines, you can file a multiple application that includes more than one design, as long as they belong to the same Locarno Classification. If the designs fall under different classes, separate applications are required. At iGERENT, we guide you on how to structure your filings so you can save costs while ensuring complete protection for your designs.

Yes, but only within a six-month grace period after the renewal deadline. During this period, the renewal fee must be paid along with a late surcharge. If the grace period passes without payment, the registration is permanently lost and cannot be restored. At iGERENT, we monitor your renewal deadlines and send you reminders so you never risk losing your protection.