by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Mandatory Forms and Application Duly filled Form-1 for design registration is required. The form must include applicant details, class of article, and title of design. The application must specify whether the applicant is an individual, startup, or legal entity. The...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
General Applicability Logos are generally not protected under design registration in India. Design registration is intended for features applied to physical articles. It covers shapes, patterns, configurations, and ornamental aspects. Logos, as standalone visual...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Legal Criteria for Novelty Novelty is assessed under Section 4 and Section 19 of the Designs Act, 2000. A design is considered novel if it has not been disclosed to the public. It must not be published in India or elsewhere before the filing date. The design should...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Head Office Location The main Design Office in India is located in Kolkata. It functions under the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks. The full postal address is available on the IP India official website. It is responsible for...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Eligibility for Startups Startups recognized under the Startup India initiative are eligible. A valid Certificate of Recognition issued by DPIIT is required. The entity must meet the definition of a startup under current government norms. It must be a private limited...
