Design means only the features of shape, configuration, pattern or ornament applied to any article by any industrial process or means, whether manual, mechanical or chemical, separate or combined, which in the finished article appeal to and are judged solely by the eye.

The requirements for filing the design application in india :-

• Full name, address and nationality of applicant / applicants.
• Photographs / drawings of article showing different poses from all angles, six copies of each pose.
• List of countries to claim the priority, if any, where the application / applications for design has / have been filed, along with date and application number.
• power of attorney

Procedure for the grant of design :-

1. The application is examined by the design office and objections, if any, are raised thereto.
2. The certificate is issued by the design office after the objections, if any, are removed to the satisfaction of the department.
Renewal:-
The design is renewed after ten years from the date of application.

Terms of design:- 15 years