A design certificate is a legal document that provides protection to the visual design of objects that are not purely utilitarian. It ensures that the unique appearance of a product is protected from being copied or imitated by others.
Registering a design certificate provides several benefits:
A design certificate is a legal document that protects the visual design of objects that are not purely utilitarian. It ensures that the unique appearance of a product is protected from being copied or imitated by others.
Registering your design provides legal evidence of ownership, which can be crucial in case of disputes. It also allows you to license or sell your rights and can help deter potential infringers.
To register a design in India, you need to fill out the appropriate forms, submit a representation of the design, pay the registration fee, and address any discrepancies or objections during the examination process. Once approved, you will receive a certificate of registration.
Designs that can be registered include the shape, configuration, pattern, ornament, or composition of lines or colors applied to any article, whether in two-dimensional or three-dimensional form, by any industrial process or means.