Design Registration in India: Process, Fees, Documents & Status Check
17 October, 2026
Design registration in India protects the unique visual appearance of a product, helping businesses, startups, designers and manufacturers prevent unauthorised copying of their registered designs. The registration process is governed by the Designs Act, 2000, and the Designs Rules, 2001.
Quick Facts: Design Registration in India
- Governing Law: Designs Act, 2000
- Registration Authority: Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM)
- Application Form: Form 1
- Government Fee – Individual: ₹1,000
- Government Fee – Small Entity: ₹2,000
- Government Fee – Other Applicants: ₹4,000
- Validity: 10 years
- Extension: Additional 5 years
- Maximum Protection: 15 years
- Main Requirement: The design must be new or original and not previously published or disclosed.
- Protection Covers: Product shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation, or composition of lines or colours applied to an article.
- Online Filing: Through the official IP India portal.
- Status Tracking: Through the IP India design application status facility.
- Key Documents: Applicant details, design representations, article name, classification, and authorisation documents, where applicable.
What Is Design Registration?
Design registration is a form of intellectual property protection for the visual features of an article. It can protect the appearance of products such as furniture, packaging, bottles, electronic devices, jewellery, footwear and household items.
It generally protects how a product looks, not how it works. Functional features, manufacturing methods and technical inventions may require other forms of intellectual property protection.
Who Can Apply for Design Registration?
The following applicants may apply, subject to legal requirements:
The design must satisfy the requirements of novelty and originality and should not have been publicly disclosed before the relevant filing or priority date.
Design Registration Process in India
Conduct a Design Search
Search existing registered designs and available records to identify similar designs and assess whether the proposed design may meet the novelty requirement.
Identify the Appropriate Design Class
Determine the relevant Locarno classification for the article. Correct classification helps ensure the application is filed under the appropriate product category.
Prepare Design Representations
Prepare clear drawings, photographs or representations showing the design from the required views. These representations are important because they define the visual features for which protection is sought.
File Form 1 and Pay the Government Fee
Submit the application through the official IP India filing system with the required details, representations and applicable fee.
Examination and Objection Response
The Design Office examines the application. If objections are raised, the applicant must respond and provide clarifications or amendments where permitted.
Registration and Publication
Once the application satisfies the requirements, the design is registered and published in accordance with the applicable procedure.
Documents Required for Design Registration
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Applicant identity and address details | Identifies the applicant |
| Design drawings or photographs | Shows the proposed design |
| Name of the article | Identifies the product |
| Locarno class | Categorises the article |
| Applicant declaration and prescribed forms | Supports the application |
| Power of Attorney or authorisation | Required where an agent is appointed |
| Priority documents | Applicable when claiming priority from an earlier application |
Additional documents may be required depending on the applicant type and circumstances.
Design Registration Fees in India
The official government filing fee generally depends on the applicant category:
| Applicant category | Government application fee |
|---|---|
| Natural person | ₹1,000 |
| Small entity | ₹2,000 |
| Other applicants | ₹4,000 |
Professional fees, representation preparation, objection handling and other services may be charged separately.
Law Certis Consulting advertises design registration assistance starting at ₹6,400 for individuals and ₹10,000 for companies or organisations. Confirm the current package inclusions, applicable government charges and additional service costs before proceeding.
How to Check Design Registration Status Online
Applicants can track their design application through the official IP India website.
- Visit the IP India official website.
- Navigate to the Designs section and select the relevant application status or e-register facility.
- Enter the application number or requested details.
- Review the displayed application stage, examination details and available updates.
Common stages may include filed, under examination, objection raised, response submitted, accepted and registered.
Validity of Design Registration
A registered design in India is initially protected for 10 years from the date of registration. The protection can be extended for another 5 years, subject to the prescribed application and fee. The maximum term is therefore 15 years.
Why Is Design Registration Important?
Frequently Asked Questions
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Disclaimer:This article is for general information and does not constitute legal advice. Government fees, filing requirements and procedures may change. Verify the latest details with IP India before applying.