Official Online Portal

• Registered designs in India can be searched through the IP India website.
  
• The official portal is maintained by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks.
  
• The specific search tool is available at https://ipindiaservices.gov.in/DesignApplicationSearch/.
  
• It provides access to published design applications and registered designs.
  
• The portal is accessible to the public without requiring login credentials.
  

Search Parameters

• Designs can be searched using application number or registration number.
  
• Users can search by article name, class, applicant name, or date of filing.
  
• Advanced search options allow filtering by publication date or priority date.
  
• Classification is based on the Locarno Classification system.
  
• Search can be refined using keywords or partial name matches.
  

Available Information

• The search results display basic bibliographic details of the design.
  
• It includes application status, class, applicant name, and registration number.
  
• Representations or images of the design may be available for published entries.
  
• Legal status and history of the application can also be viewed.
  
• Only published and registered designs are included in the search database.
  

Limitations of the System

• Designs not yet published or under examination are not searchable.
  
• Image clarity may vary depending on the uploaded resolution.
  
• The system does not provide bulk data or downloadable reports.
  
• Some older records may not be digitized or searchable online.
  
• Technical glitches or delays may occur during high-traffic periods.
  

Assistance and Support

• IP India provides helpdesk support for technical issues or queries.
  
• Detailed search instructions are available on the portal’s homepage.
  
• Legal professionals and IP agents can assist in conducting comprehensive searches.
  
• The Design Office in Kolkata may be contacted for certified copies or inspection.
  
• Workshops and public awareness programs are conducted for design system usage.