Intellectual Property Registration

Design Registration

Professional assistance for industrial design registration, documentation and application support from GLOBAL QUALITY CERTIFICATION.

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Overview

Design Registration

Design Registration helps protect the distinctive visual appearance of eligible products and can support businesses in protecting original product designs from unauthorized imitation.

A design may relate to visual features such as shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation or other appearance-related elements of a product, subject to applicable requirements.

GLOBAL QUALITY CERTIFICATION provides professional assistance for design registration including documentation review, application preparation and filing support.

Registration Process

Design Registration Process

A structured process from design details and documentation to application filing and registration support.

01

Share Design Details

Provide details of the product, design features and applicant information.

02

Document Review

Our team reviews the available design information and supporting documents.

03

Application Preparation

Required design representations and application details are prepared for filing.

04

Registration Support

Professional assistance is provided during the application and registration process.

Understanding Design Rights

What is Design Registration?

Design Registration is an intellectual property mechanism intended to protect the visual appearance of an eligible product rather than its technical function.

It can help businesses safeguard distinctive product aesthetics and strengthen protection against unauthorized copying of registered design elements.

Protect Product Appearance

Design registration can help protect the unique visual identity and aesthetic features of eligible products.

Design Elements

What May Be Covered?

01 Shape & Configuration

Distinctive three-dimensional shape or configuration forming part of a product's appearance.

02 Pattern & Ornamentation

Original visual patterns, ornamentation and decorative features applied to eligible products.

03 Visual Appearance

Eligible appearance-related features that give a product a distinctive visual identity.

Documentation

Documents Required for Design Registration

Exact requirements may vary according to the applicant, product and design.

Applicant Details: Name, address and contact information of the applicant.
Identity Proof: Applicable identity and address documents of the applicant.
Design Representation: Clear images, drawings or views showing the design.
Product Details: Description and information about the product to which the design applies.
Ownership Details: Supporting ownership or assignment documents where applicable.
Authorization: Applicable authorization where filing is handled through a representative.
Key Advantages

Benefits of Design Registration

01 Design Protection

Helps protect eligible visual design features against unauthorized imitation or copying.

02 Brand Differentiation

A distinctive product design can strengthen brand identity and help products stand apart in the market.

03 Commercial Value

Registered design rights may form part of a business's intellectual property portfolio and commercial assets.

Professional Assistance

Why Choose GLOBAL QUALITY CERTIFICATION?

Our team assists businesses with organizing design details, representations and supporting documentation for a more structured registration process.

We provide practical assistance for application preparation and filing while keeping clients informed throughout the engagement.

End-to-End Support

Get professional assistance for documentation, design representation preparation and application filing support.

Disclaimer: GLOBAL QUALITY CERTIFICATION is an independent consultancy firm and does not represent any government department or design registration authority. Approval depends on applicable requirements and the decision of the competent authority.

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