In the world of consumer choice, design is often the first language a product speaks. Protect it.

Visual appeal is often as important as functionality in product innovation. Industrial design protection ensures that the unique external features of a product, its shape, contour, surface texture, and decorative elements, are legally safeguarded from unauthorized imitation. At InPatent, we assist creators and businesses in securing exclusive rights over their product designs, thereby enabling them to differentiate in competitive markets and prevent unfair copying.

Our approach to design registration is both strategic and industry-aware. We advise applicants across domains, ranging from consumer electronics and medical instruments to fashion accessories and industrial components, on identifying what design elements can be protected and how to leverage them for commercial advantage. Our legal and technical experts collaborate to craft precise representations and documentation that meet jurisdictional requirements, both in India and internationally.

Our team advises on identifying protectable design elements and navigating the legal framework for design registration in India and abroad. We assist in preparing accurate and compliant documentation, filing applications, and managing prosecution efficiently across jurisdictions. Whether it’s a consumer good, medical device, industrial tool, or fashion accessory, we tailor our strategy to the industry and commercial relevance of the product.

Beyond registration, our services extend to design enforcement, risk assessment, infringement analysis, and legal remedies. We also handle renewals, ownership transfers, and support licensing negotiations. With deep knowledge of design law and international classification systems like the Locarno Agreement, InPatent ensures that our clients’ creative efforts are backed by strong, enforceable rights.

Design Services We Offer:

• • Design Filing & Registration (India & Abroad)
    Preparation and filing of industrial design applications in India and internationally, ensuring compliance with formal and substantive requirements.

  • Novelty & Registrability Assessment
    Preliminary assessment of design novelty and originality to determine registrability and avoid prior art conflicts.

  • CAD-to-Filing Support
    Assistance in converting CAD renderings or sketches into appropriate views for submission with design applications.

  • Design Classification Strategy
    Accurate classification under the Locarno system or applicable international standards to ensure proper scope and enforceability.

  • Design Portfolio Management
    Centralized monitoring and maintenance of registered designs across jurisdictions, with timely reminders for renewals and strategic filings.

  • Design Renewals & Restoration
    Handling renewals within statutory timelines and filing restoration petitions for lapsed designs where permissible.

  • Assignment & Licensing of Designs
    Drafting and recording of assignments, license agreements, and transfer of ownership in compliance with local IP laws.

  • Design Infringement Advisory & Litigation Support
    Legal opinion on infringement, validity, and enforcement strategies. Representation in legal disputes involving registered or unregistered designs.

  • Customs Recordal & Border Enforcement
    Filing registered designs with Customs authorities to prevent import/export of infringing goods.

  • International Filing via Hague System (if applicable)
    Guidance on filing design applications through the Hague System for international registration in member countries.

  • Opposition & Cancellation Proceedings
    Filing or defending cancellation petitions and engaging in oppositions based on prior rights or public domain usage.

  • Design Watch Services
    Regular monitoring of new design filings by competitors or third parties to detect potential conflicts or infringements early.