{"id":6597,"date":"2021-07-01T06:51:18","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T06:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=6597"},"modified":"2021-07-01T06:51:21","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T06:51:21","slug":"design-patent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/design-patent\/","title":{"rendered":"Meaning of Design Patent &#8211; A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Design\nPatent plays an essential role in our everyday life. Here, a Patent is a\ngovernment license or authority furnishing a right for a set of the period, especially\nthe selling rights to exclude others from selling or making ideas or\ninventions. There are three different types of Patents. This Patent is one of\nthem which has an essential role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A\nPatent of Design is a type of legal protection of various visual aspects of a\nmanufactured item. Patent of Design may be issued if the product has an\nindividual configuration, unique exterior ornamentation or both. In other\nterms, this Patent safeguards the ornamental Design of something that has a\npractical benefit. As the name proposed, a Design Patent is used to give the\ninventor exclusive rights to what or how an invention should look like. This is\na distinct feature because such Patents are given when the inventor has a new\nidea or invention, and it safeguards only the invention\u2019s look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An\nitem that is considered the same as something that has the Patent protection of\nDesign may not be copied, made, or imported into the nation. Generally, this\nPatent safeguards the inventor for ten years (with an extra five years upon the\nfee payment of renewal). To get the consent for a Design Patent, the Patent\nOffice should be convinced that the Design being patented is distinct only to\nthis invention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ab2c757ec0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ab2c757ec0\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/design-patent\/#An_Overview_of_Design_Patent_in_India\" title=\"An Overview\nof Design Patent in India\">An Overview\nof Design Patent in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/design-patent\/#Advantages_of_Design_Patent\" title=\"Advantages\nof Design Patent\">Advantages\nof Design Patent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/design-patent\/#What_are_the_Checklist_Search_Criteria_for_Design_Patent_in_Indian_Database\" title=\"What are\nthe Checklist Search Criteria for Design Patent in Indian Database?\">What are\nthe Checklist Search Criteria for Design Patent in Indian Database?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/design-patent\/#Vital_Information_Required_for_Patent_Registration_of_a_Design\" title=\"Vital\nInformation Required for Patent Registration of a Design \">Vital\nInformation Required for Patent Registration of a Design <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/design-patent\/#Documents_for_Design_Patent_Registration\" title=\"Documents for Design Patent Registration\">Documents for Design Patent Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/design-patent\/#What_is_the_Process_of_Design_Patent_Registration\" title=\"What is\nthe Process of Design Patent Registration?\">What is\nthe Process of Design Patent Registration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/design-patent\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overview_of_Design_Patent_in_India\"><\/span>An Overview\nof Design Patent in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In\nIndia, this Patent is granted on the adorned Design of a practical item. It&#8217;s a\ntype of industrial design, right. Patent of Design protects only the ornamental\nmanifestation of an invention, not its utilitarian of an invention nor its\npractical features. This Patent is issued to any individual who has invented\nany new and non-obvious ornamental design for an article of manufacture. Such\nPatent protects only the look of an article, but not its structural or\narchitectural or functional features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_Design_Patent\"><\/span>Advantages\nof Design Patent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Such Patents are cheaper than other Patents;<\/li><li>By filing an application for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/patent-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Patent Registration<\/a><\/strong> on your Design, you can save your Design from being copies;<\/li><li>Such Patents have zero maintenance fee if the Design is granted as a Patent;<\/li><li>The rate of allowance is higher, and Patents of Design can usually be obtained much faster;<\/li><li>Such Patents are usually considered to be advantageous to stopping or preventing wholesale copy. They can also be used to protect against the violation of product designs.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Checklist_Search_Criteria_for_Design_Patent_in_Indian_Database\"><\/span>What are\nthe Checklist Search Criteria for Design Patent in Indian Database?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image001-1024x623.png\" alt=\"What are the Checklist Search Criteria for Design Patent in Indian Database?\" class=\"wp-image-6599\" width=\"512\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image001-1024x623.png 1024w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image001-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image001-768x468.png 768w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image001.png 1043w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong><em>Assignee<\/em><\/strong>:\nSearching for the owner or assignee of a Patent, like Samsung or Microsoft, is\na great restriction criterion.<\/li><li><strong><em>Inventor<\/em><\/strong>:\nIf you consider that an exacting inventor may have used a related Design in the\npast, you can restrict your search to specific inventors.<\/li><li><strong><em>Date<\/em><\/strong>:\nDate searching can be very beneficial. This is especially true if a design\nwould have been more victorious or likely of use during a detailed period in\ntime.<\/li><li><strong><em>Patent Categorisation<\/em><\/strong>:\nUsing the proper class action for a Patent, it can restrict the search field.\nFor instance, the <strong><em>Locarno Classification<\/em><\/strong> which is identified as the global\nclassification for industrial &amp; modern Design.<\/li><li><strong><em>Citation<\/em><\/strong>:\nIf you consider that a specific type of product is the origin for many similar\ndesigns, you may limit the search by citations to the prior Design.<\/li><li><strong><em>Key String<\/em><\/strong>:\nThis is a sort of keyword or combination of word search, where words can be in\nthe title or headline or description of the product design.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vital_Information_Required_for_Patent_Registration_of_a_Design\"><\/span>Vital\nInformation Required for Patent Registration of a Design <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The owner of the Design must submit a duly filled Patent Registration application form as examined under <strong>Section 5 of the Indian Designs Act, 2000<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/ipindia.gov.in\/designs-act-2000.htm#5\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>, along with the information as mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Two copies of six images of the\nrear, front, top, bottom, right side, left side view of an invention or the\narticle;<\/li><li>Address and correct name of the\ncandidate;<\/li><li>A statement or legal status of\nthe candidate, whether the candidate is a person, company, etc.;<\/li><li>The essential official fee for\nthe design application;<\/li><li>The class in which the Design\nis to be designated and the articles to which the Design is to be executed;<\/li><li>The plan for which the article\nis to be utilised;<\/li><li>A brief explanation of the\nuniqueness of the application along with the illustration sheets.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_for_Design_Patent_Registration\"><\/span>Documents for Design Patent Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Name, Address and nationality\nproof of the candidate;<\/li><li>Patent photographs or drawings\nin different views;<\/li><li>Power of Attorney (can be\nextended within one month from the filing date);<\/li><li>Certified copy of the priority\napplication (within one month from the filing date).<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Process_of_Design_Patent_Registration\"><\/span>What is\nthe Process of Design Patent Registration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below\nis the step by step process of Patent Registration of Design in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Write Down the Idea or\nThought, Invention with the correct details like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Invention area;<\/li><li>Invention Description;<\/li><li>How does it work;<\/li><li>Invention benefit.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Comprise diagrams,\nsketches or drawings explaining the invention working: <\/strong>The\ndiagrams &amp; drawings must be created to show the working of the invention in\na better way with visual illustrations. They play an essential role in the\nPatent application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Verify Whether the\nInvention is Patentable Subject Matter: <\/strong>All\ninventions may not be patentable; per the Indian Act, certain inventions are\npatentable in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step\n4: Patentability Search: <\/em><\/strong>Let\u2019s determine whether your\ninvention meets all patentability criteria accordingly Indian Patent Act like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>It must be unique;<\/li><li>It should be Non-Obvious;<\/li><li>The invention must be\npatentable subject matter;<\/li><li>The invention must have\nindustrial application;<\/li><li>It must be enabling.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step\n5: Decide whether to go with Patent<\/em><\/strong>: The\nreports and views of Patent aid in deciding whether to go forward with the\nPatent or not; probabilities are what was thought as a unique idea might\nalready be patented and know to the public in some knowledge form. Therefore,\nthis report saves time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step\n6: Write or Draft a Patent Application<\/em><\/strong>: If\nyou are in the initial phase of the invention, an idea or concept, you can\nchoose a Provisional Patent Application. It has the following advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>It protects a filing date;<\/li><li>Twelve months to file full\nspecifications;<\/li><li>Low cost.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Filing\na Provisional Patent is not an obligatory step. If you are in a phase where you\nhave the full information regarding your invention, then you can quickly opt\nout to complete the specification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step\n7: Publication of a Patent Application<\/em><\/strong>: If a\nPatent application is filed, the Patent will be published after eighteen\nmonths. If you don&#8217;t want to wait for eighteen months from the filing date, an\nearly publication request can be made along with the fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step\n8: Request for Inspection:<\/em><\/strong> The Patent application\nwill be inspected only after getting a request from the <strong><em>RFE (Request for Evidence). <\/em><\/strong>Getting\nthis request, the Patent Controller gives your Patent application to a Patent\nexaminer who inspects the application with various patentability criteria which\nhave discussed above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step\n9: Reply to Objection:<\/em><\/strong> Most applicants will get some\nobjections based on the examination report. To solve this issue, examiner the\nreport with Patent experts and prepare a reply to the objections raised in the\nexamination report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step\n10: Issuance of Patent Registration Certificate<\/em><\/strong>: If\nthe application fulfils all the necessities of Patent, the Patent application\nwill be placed for the issue. The issuance of the Patent Certificate will be\ninformed from the Patent Journal, which will be published from time to time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Patent applications for Design are usually considered to be relatively small in range and have a shorter life duration. Apart from these constraints, Design Patents are a very effective tool for safeguarding products with an innovative ideas. They prevent your opponents from replicating the looks of your designs. Features of the product can often be as valuable or even more essential to your clients as the functionality itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/patent-drawing-and-its-significance\/\">Patent Drawing and its Significance \u2013 An Overview<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Design Patent plays an essential role in our everyday life. Here, a Patent is a government license or authority furnishing a right for a set of the period, especially the selling rights to exclude others from selling or making ideas or inventions. There are three different types of Patents. 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