Protect the Unique Aesthetic of Your Product
Ensure Legal Protection & Market Exclusivity
Your product’s appearance is a valuable asset. Whether in consumer goods, electronics, fashion, or automotive industries, securing Industrial Design Registration prevents competitors from replicating your product’s visual identity.
At GXI IPR Services, we offer end-to-end design protection solutions, from search and filing to enforcement and global registration. Our legal and industrial design experts ensure seamless protection under Indian and international IP laws.
Why Industrial Design Registration is Critical
Your Vision, Our Expertise
1. Legal Protection Against Copying
Secure exclusive rights to prevent competitors from replicating your product’s shape, pattern, configuration, and surface ornamentation.
2. Market Differentiation & Brand Recognition
A registered design creates distinctive product appeal and strengthens brand identity in competitive markets.
3. Licensing & Monetization Opportunities
Turn your unique design into an asset by licensing it to other businesses, generating royalties.
4. Global Protection & Expansion
File your industrial design under India’s Designs Act, 2000, or expand internationally via the Hague System (WIPO), USPTO (U.S.), EUIPO (Europe), JPO (Japan), and CNIPA (China).
5. Right to Sue & Enforcement Support
With a registered design, you gain legal rights to sue infringers and claim damages.
Example: A Mysuru-based furniture startup successfully blocked a copycat competitor by securing an industrial design patent, preventing unauthorized market entry.
What Can Be Registered as an Industrial Design?
An industrial design protects a product’s aesthetic elements, such as:
- Consumer Products: Home appliances, furniture, kitchenware.
- Electronics & Gadgets: Smartphones, laptops, wearable devices.
- Automotive & Engineering: Car dashboards, vehicle lights, machinery casings.
- Fashion & Luxury Goods: Handbags, footwear, jewelry.
- Medical & Scientific Instruments: Surgical tools, diagnostic devices.
- Packaging & Containers: Bottles, product cases, brand packaging.
Note: Industrial Design does NOT cover functionality—only visual aesthetics. If functionality is involved, a utility patent is required.
Innovation
Staying ahead of global IP trends to offer proactive solutions.
Integrity
Prioritizing transparency and ethics in every interaction.
Impact
Transforming your ideas into legally fortified, market-ready assets.
Our Industrial Design Registration Services
At GXI, we don’t just deliver services—we build partnerships. Our philosophy revolves around three pillars:
1. Industrial Design Search & Novelty Assessment
Before filing, we conduct a comprehensive design search to:
- Confirm originality & uniqueness (eliminating prior similar designs).
- Avoid legal conflicts with existing design registrations.
- Minimize the risk of rejection by the Indian Design Office or global authorities.
Best for Startups, designers, and businesses launching new product designs.
2. Design Patent Drafting & Filing
We prepare and file strong, legally compliant applications with:
- Technical Illustrations – Precise drawings & renderings per IP office standards.
- Application Drafting – Crafting detailed design descriptions to maximize protection.
- Filing in India & Internationally – Single-country (India) or Hague Convention filings for multi-country protection.
Best for: Businesses ensuring exclusive design ownership & market exclusivity.
3. Prosecution & Legal Support
We provide legal expertise to handle:
- Office Actions & Objections – Addressing patent office concerns.
- Renewals & Portfolio Management – Industrial designs are protected for 10 years and renewable for 5 additional years.
Best for: Companies managing multiple product designs and seeking long-term security.
4. Industrial Design Enforcement & Litigation
If someone copies your registered design, we assist with the following:
- Cease & Desist Notices – Legally stopping unauthorized replication.
- Litigation & IP Disputes – Filing lawsuits against infringers.
- Customs Protection & DMCA Takedowns – Blocking counterfeit imports and online design theft.
Best for: Brands facing frequent product imitation issues.
5. Global Industrial Design Registration
Expand design protection worldwide with:
- Hague System (WIPO) – One international application covering 90+ countries.
- Country-Specific Filings – USPTO (USA), EUIPO (Europe), JPO (Japan), CNIPA (China).
- Strategic IP Planning – Ensuring seamless protection across multiple markets.
Best for: Companies targeting global expansion & international markets.
Industries We Serve
An industrial design protects a product’s aesthetic elements, such as:
- Consumer Electronics – Smartphones, smartwatches, UI icons.
- Fashion & Textiles – Apparel, accessories, footwear.
- Automotive & Machinery – Car interiors, mechanical tools.
- Home Décor & Furniture – Lighting, furniture, ceramic designs.
- Medical & Healthcare – Surgical tools, diagnostic instruments.
Innovation
Staying ahead of global IP trends to offer proactive solutions.
Integrity
Prioritizing transparency and ethics in every interaction.
Impact
Transforming your ideas into legally fortified, market-ready assets.
Why Choose GXI IPR Services?
1- Design-Specific Legal & Technical Expertise
Unlike generic IP firms, we specialize in design patents, ensuring legally strong applications.
2- Cost-Effective Strategies
- Bundle filings – Save costs by registering multiple designs together.
- Proactive design search – Reduce rejection risks.
3- Global Reach with Local Knowledge
- India: In-depth expertise in Designs Act, 2000.
- International: Seamless Hague Agreement & country-specific filings.
4- Proven Success Stories
- Blocked copycats for a Mysuru furniture startup through industrial design registration.
- Protected battery module designs for a Hyderabad EV manufacturer in India & EU.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Vision, Our Expertise
1. What’s the difference between a patent and an industrial design?
- Patents protect how a product works (functional aspects).
- Designs protect how a product looks (visual aesthetics).
2. How long does design protection last?
- India: 10 years (renewable for 5 more years).
- Hague System: Varies by country (typically 15 years).
3. Can I register a design after launching my product?
Protect Your Product Design – Get Started Today
Don’t leave your intellectual property unprotected. Partner with GXI IPR Services today and take proactive steps to safeguard your ideas, inventions, and brands.
Innovation
Staying ahead of global IP trends to offer proactive solutions.
Integrity
Prioritizing transparency and ethics in every interaction.
Impact
Transforming your ideas into legally fortified, market-ready assets.