Standard Renewal Period

• A registered design is initially valid for ten years from the filing date.
  
• It can be renewed once for an additional period of five years.
  
• The renewal must be applied before the expiry of the initial ten-year term.
  
• Failure to renew on time results in the lapse of registration.
  
• No renewal is allowed beyond the maximum fifteen-year period.
  

Applicable Renewal Fees

• The renewal fee for natural persons is ₹2,000.
  
• The fee for small entities and startups is ₹4,000.
  
• Other legal entities must pay ₹8,000 for renewal.
  
• The fee is paid through Form-3 under the Designs Rules, 2001.
  
• Fees must be paid before the expiration of the initial registration term.
  

Mode of Payment

• Fees can be paid online through the IP India portal.
  
• Payment methods include internet banking, credit card, or government treasury challan.
  
• Physical applications must attach proof of demand draft or banker’s cheque.
  
• Receipts should be retained for confirmation and recordkeeping.
  
• Incorrect or incomplete fee payments may result in application rejection.
  

Consequences of Non-Payment

• If the renewal fee is not paid on time, the design registration lapses.
  
• The design enters the public domain and is no longer protected.
  
• The rights holder loses exclusive rights and enforcement remedies.
  
• Lapsed designs cannot be restored or re-registered under the same application.
  
• A fresh application must be filed to protect a similar design.
  

Legal and Procedural Guidelines

• The renewal provisions are specified in Section 11 of the Designs Act, 2000.
  
• All procedures must comply with the Designs Rules, 2001.
  
• The renewal request must include the registration number and applicant details.
  
• IP India publishes renewal status updates in the Designs Journal.
  
• The Register of Designs is updated upon approval of renewal.