Design Services
Register an industrial design to protect the shape, pattern, configuration or ornamentation of your product — search, Form-1 filing and examination support.
- Timeline1–2 days to file; 6–12 months for registration.
- Starting at₹1,999 + GST & Govt. fees applicable
- Documents6 items — shared securely online
About Design Services
A registered design protects how a product looks — its shape, surface pattern, lines or colours — so competitors cannot copy its appearance. It suits product makers, fashion and furniture brands, packaging and consumer goods.
Design protection depends on novelty, so filing before public disclosure matters. NewStarts searches prior designs, prepares representations and statements of novelty, files Form-1 and responds to examination until registration.
What is Design Services?
Design registration is the registration of new and original features of shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation or composition of lines or colours applied to an article under the Designs Act, 2000, giving the owner exclusive rights to apply that design to the registered article.
100% online, no office visit- Category
- Intellectual Property (IPR)
- Authority / portal
- Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks — Design Office, Kolkata (IP India portal)
- Timeline
- 1–2 days to file; 6–12 months for registration.
- Starting price
- ₹1,999
- Mode
- 100% online — no office visit needed
Who needs Design Services?
Situations where this service is required or strongly recommended.
Product manufacturers
Consumer goods, electronics and appliances.
Fashion and textile brands
Patterns, prints and accessory designs.
Furniture and home décor
Distinctive shapes and ornamentation.
Packaging designers
Unique bottle and container shapes.
Startups with hardware products
Product appearance and form factors.
Eligibility
Basic conditions to qualify for Design Services.
New or original design
Not published or used anywhere before the filing date.
Applied to an article
The design must be applied to a product by an industrial process.
Visual appeal
Judged solely by the eye.
Not a mere mechanical device
Functional features are covered by patents, not designs.
Benefits of Design Services
What you gain once it is done right.
Exclusive rights
Stop others from copying your product's appearance.
Up to 15 years protection
10 years plus a 5-year extension.
Commercial value
License or sell design rights.
Legal remedies
Claim damages for piracy of your design.
Brand identity
Protect the look customers recognise.
Types of Design Services
Choose the option that matches your situation.
Shape and configuration
The 3D form of the product.
Pattern and ornamentation
Surface decoration and prints.
Composition of lines or colours
Distinctive arrangements applied to articles.
Set of articles
Designs applied to a set sold together.
Documents required
Keep these ready. We share an exact checklist for your specific case and collect everything through a secure online link.
Get this checklist on WhatsAppApplicant ID Proof
PAN or Aadhaar of the applicant; for a company or firm, the entity PAN and ID of the authorised signatory.
Design Representations
Clear images or drawings of the design from all views (front, back, top, bottom, sides and perspective).
Article Name & Description
Name of the article the design is applied to and a short description, used to select the correct Locarno class.
Statement of Novelty
A short statement of what is new or original in the design.
Applicant Address Proof
Electricity bill, property tax receipt or rent agreement for the applicant's address.
Authorisation Letter
Signed letter authorising NewStarts to file and follow up on your behalf.
Step-by-step process
How NewStarts takes Design Services from first call to final delivery.
- 01
Novelty search
We search registered designs in the relevant class.
- 02
Prepare representations
Drawings or images from all required views.
- 03
Draft statement of novelty
Highlight what is new about the design.
- 04
File Form-1
The application is filed with the fee on IP India.
- 05
Examination
Objections are answered within the time allowed.
- 06
Registration and publication
The design is registered and published in the journal.
NewStarts Design Services service
What is included when you engage NewStarts.
Free eligibility check
A specialist reviews your facts and confirms the right route and package for Design Services before you pay anything.
Document checklist & review
You receive an exact checklist and upload through a secure link. We verify every document to avoid rejections.
Drafting & filing
We prepare every form, declaration and annexure for Design Services and file on the correct government portal.
Query & objection handling
Any departmental query or clarification is answered by our team, with corrected filings where needed.
Delivery & hand-over
Certificates and approvals are shared digitally, with a plain-language note on your next compliance steps.
Post-service support
Reminders, renewals and related filings can be handled by the same NewStarts relationship manager.
Transparent pricing
No hidden charges. Choose the package that fits — upgrade anytime.
Basic
₹1,999
+ GST & Govt. fees applicable
For straightforward, single-entity cases
- Complete documentation support
- Application filing
- Email & WhatsApp support
- Standard processing timeline
Premium
₹4,999
+ GST & Govt. fees applicable
End-to-end support with ongoing assistance
- Everything in Basic
- Dedicated relationship manager
- Query & rejection handling
- Priority processing
- Phone support
- Expert consultation call
- Fastest possible turnaround
- 1 year post-service support
- Dedicated account manager
Design Services FAQs
Have questions? We have answers.
Can’t find your answer? Ask the assistant, or speak to our team.
The visual appearance of a product — shape, pattern, lines or colours — not how it works.
10 years, extendable once by 5 years.
₹1,000 for individuals, startups and small entities, and ₹4,000 for others.
Generally no, because prior disclosure affects novelty. File before launch.
Usually 6 to 12 months.
Yes. A design protects product appearance; a trademark protects brand identity.
Yes. Document collection, e-signing and filing are completed online, so you do not need to visit any office. Where a physical step is unavoidable, we tell you upfront.
NewStarts professional fees, GST and government fees are shown separately. Government fees are paid at actuals and confirmed with you before filing.
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