by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Legal Requirement for Registration Originality is a core requirement under the Designs Act, 2000. A design must be new and not previously published in India or elsewhere. It should not be a mere reproduction or imitation of an existing design. Only original designs...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Eligibility to File a Design Application Yes, a student can file for design registration in India. The Designs Act, 2000 does not restrict filing based on occupation or age. Any individual who is the true and first author of the design is eligible. The applicant must...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Legal Basis for Priority Claims Yes, a foreign-filed design can claim priority in India. The provision is governed by the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property. India is a signatory to the Paris Convention. Priority allows the applicant to use the...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Issuance of Examination Report After submission, the design application is examined by the Design Office. An examination report is issued if formal or substantive objections are found. Objections may relate to novelty, originality, classification, or formatting. The...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Availability of Design Records Yes, a public database of registered designs is maintained by the Design Office. It includes information on registered and published designs. The database is intended to support transparency and legal access. It is part of the official...
