A design patent protects only the ornamental appearance of an invention, not its utilitarian features. A utility patent would protect the way an article is used and works. It can be very confusing to understand the difference between a design patent and other types of intellectual property.

Information Required :

• Full names and addresses of Applicant as well as Designer.
• Name of Article to which a design is applied.
• Details of Convention Priority, if any- first filed country, filing number and date; the term of priority is six (6) months.
• Shape, pattern, and/or color may be protected individually or in combination.

Documents Required :

• Power of Attorney (neither notarization nor consular legalization required) to be executed by an individual or a representative of a corporation.
• Certified copy of the application which is the basis of the Convention priority (if applicable) may be filed within three (3) months from the Indian filing date.

Drawings :

• Perspective view in addition to six directional views (front, rear, right side, left side, upper, and bottom views).
• Photographs are acceptable.
• No shadings.
• Prepared in triplicate, size-A4 with margins for specifications.

Jiya & Associates products for Design registration are as under :

• Writing / Drafting/ Preparation of Design applications in all the areas.
• Design application filing and prosecution.