Design Application Workflow
Preparation of Application
01
STEP
- Provide name of the article and appropriate Locarno class-subclass
- Prepare representations (views clearly showing the design)
- Ensure novelty and/or originality; avoid prior publication
- File Form 1 with prescribed fee
- Submit representations (drawings/photographs)
- Claim priority (if applicable)
02
STEP
Filing of Application
Formal Examination
03
STEP
- Check for completeness, proper forms, fees, timelines, and representations
- Defects, if any, communicated to the applicant
- Examination mainly under Sections 2(a), 2(d), 4, 5, 35, 46 etc.
- Assess novelty, originality, prior publication, and exclusions/prohibitions
04
STEP
Substantive Examination
Examination Report / Objections
05
STEP
- Objections issued through FER, if any
- Applicant to respond/amend within prescribed time
- Application accepted upon compliance of all formal & statutory requirements
- Applications proceeds to registration & publication.
06
STEP
Acceptance
Registration
07
STEP
- Design is registered and entered in the Register of Designs
- Registration Certificate issued
- Registered design is published in the Patent Office Journal
08
STEP
Publication
Post-Registration
09
STEP
- Validity: 10 years
- Renewal for additional 5 years on payment of fee
