by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Legal Requirement under the Designs Act Originality is a mandatory condition for design registration under Section 4 of the Designs Act, 2000. A design must be new or original and not previously published in India or elsewhere. It should not resemble any known design...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Adopted Classification System India follows the Locarno Classification system for design registration. It is an internationally recognized classification system for industrial designs. The classification is used for organizing and examining design applications. It is...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Eligibility for Indian Registration A design registered abroad can also be registered in India. It must meet all criteria under the Designs Act, 2000. The design should not have been publicly disclosed before the Indian filing. Protection in India is independent of...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Restriction on Modification A registered design cannot be modified in its essential features after registration. The Designs Act, 2000 does not permit alteration of the registered visual elements. The design must remain as originally submitted and approved. Any...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Definition and Purpose Design representations are visual depictions of the design submitted with the application. They illustrate the features of shape, configuration, pattern, or ornamentation. These representations define the scope of protection sought under the...
