Registration of Designs

At SKAV LAWIANS LLP, we help creators, startups, MSMEs, and businesses protect the look and feel of their products. Your design—how it looks, its shape, color, or pattern—sets you apart. Registering that design gives you exclusive rights, so no one can copy or imitate your work without your say-so.

You get legal protection for your creativity, in line with Indian law and global standards. It’s about making sure your innovation stands out and holds real value in the marketplace.

So, what exactly is design registration? It covers the visual and decorative aspects of your product—think shape, pattern, color, or any combination. It doesn’t cover how your product works (that’s what patents are for). In India, the Designs Act, 2000 lays out the rules. Once registered, you get:

The exclusive right to use your design on products
The legal power to stop others from copying you
Protection for 10 years (and you can extend it for 5 more)

Design registration boosts your product’s value, builds your brand identity, and helps you stand out from the crowd.

Here’s how we can help:

Design Search & Clearance

First, we make sure your design is new and doesn’t clash with anything already registered.

Drafting & Filing

We write up detailed specs and drawings, then file your application with the Indian Patent Office to kick off the process.

Examination & Compliance

If the Design Office raises questions or objections, we handle the responses and keep things moving smoothly.

Enforcement & Legal Support

If someone tries to infringe on your rights, we step in—whether that means sending a cease-and-desist or taking things to court.

International Design Protection

Got your eyes on global markets? We advise on protecting your designs worldwide, including through the Hague System.

Why register your design?

Simple. It secures your exclusive rights, keeps competitors from copying you, and boosts your product’s reputation. Plus, it helps with licensing, franchising, and building a strong IP portfolio. If there’s ever a dispute, you have a solid legal foundation.

Who benefits from this?

Product designers, startups, MSMEs, manufacturers, fashion and textile brands, consumer electronics companies, furniture, and home decor businesses—if you make something unique, this is for you.

Why pick SKAV LAWIANS LLP?

We’re a team with years of experience in intellectual property law. We know industrial design inside out and handle everything—from filing to compliance—professionally and securely. We help you commercialize your designs and keep them safe. And if you need more—patents, trademarks, copyrights—we offer those too.

Our Commitment

At SKAV LAWIANS LLP, we know that innovative design gives you an edge. Our job is to help you protect what makes you different, build your brand, and keep your creations safe in a competitive world.

We’re here as your legal partners, making sure your designs are recognized, valuable, and fully protected.