by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Filing Fees The standard filing fee for individuals and natural persons is ₹1,000. Small entities and startups are required to pay ₹2,000 as the filing fee. Legal entities other than small entities must pay ₹4,000. Fees are payable at the time of submitting Form-1 for...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Extension Possibility Yes, the term of a registered design in India can be extended. The extension is allowed once after the initial registration period. The total term including extension can be up to fifteen years. The extension is granted for a fixed period of five...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Initial Validity Period A registered design is initially valid for ten years from the date of registration. The protection period starts from the date of filing the application. The certificate of registration confirms the date and duration of protection. This initial...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Novelty and Originality The design must be new and not previously published anywhere. It should not be a mere rearrangement of known designs. The originality must arise from the author’s own creativity. It should not resemble any existing design or combination...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Legal Definition A registrable design in India is defined under Section 2(d) of the Designs Act, 2000. It refers to features of shape, configuration, pattern, ornament, or composition of lines or colors. These features must be applied to any article by an industrial...
