Overview
In India, industrial design protection is governed by the Designs Act, 2000. A design refers to the visual features of an article, including its shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation, or composition of lines and colours, which appeal solely to the eye. Design registration protects the aesthetic appearance of a product and grants the registered proprietor exclusive rights over the design.
A registered design is protected for an initial period of 10 years from the date of registration, which may be extended by a further 5 years upon renewal.
Our Services
At IPNICHE – Attorneys at Law, we provide comprehensive industrial design protection and enforcement services, including:
• Design availability and novelty searches.
• Registrability assessment and strategic advice.
• Drafting and filing design registration applications.
• Prosecution and registration of design applications.
• Design renewals and restoration.
• Opposition and cancellation proceedings.
• Drafting and recordal of assignment and licensing agreements.
• Legal opinions on design infringement and validity.
• Enforcement actions, injunctions, damages, and related litigation.
Our team assists designers, manufacturers, startups, and businesses in securing and enforcing exclusive rights over their innovative product designs.
