Protect Your Product Design with Design Registration

Design registration is a form of intellectual property protection for qualifying visual features of an article, such as shape, configuration, pattern or ornamentation, subject to the applicable law.

It primarily protects qualifying visual features of the article rather than its underlying technical function or method.

No. Patent protection generally concerns inventions and technical solutions, while design registration concerns qualifying visual features and appearance of an article.

A product shape may qualify for design protection if it satisfies the applicable statutory requirements.

Yes. Novelty and originality are important considerations under the design registration framework. Prior publication can affect registrability.

Public disclosure can affect design registrability. Therefore, it is advisable to evaluate the design and filing strategy before public disclosure where possible.

Requirements may include applicant details, representations of the design, article information, classification and other prescribed documents depending on the application.

Yes. Legal Chalo can assist with preliminary review, documentation, classification, application preparation, filing and follow-up for design registration.

Processing time can vary depending on the application, examination process, objections, compliance requirements and Registry processing. No fixed timeline can be guaranteed.

Design registration is primarily concerned with qualifying visual features of an article. Technical functionality may require consideration under other intellectual property protection such as patents.