Akcent Associates

Design Registration Services at Akcent Associates

In today’s competitive marketplace, the visual appeal of a product can be just as valuable as its function. At Akcent Associates, we help clients secure exclusive rights over the aesthetic features of their products through Design Registration. Whether you are a manufacturer, designer, or startup, we ensure your original designs are protected under the Designs Act, 2000.

What is Design Registration?

Design registration offers legal protection for the unique shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation, or composition of lines or colors applied to a product. It helps prevent unauthorized copying or imitation of the appearance of your product, offering a crucial commercial edge.

Our Design Registration Services Include:

  • Design Search and Advisory
    We conduct prior design searches and offer legal guidance to determine the registrability of your design under Indian law.

  • Preparation and Filing of Design Applications
    Our team handles the drafting, documentation, and filing of design applications with the Indian Patent Office, ensuring all statutory requirements are met.

  • Responding to Objections
    We manage objections or examination reports issued by the Design Office, including preparing effective responses and attending hearings where necessary.

  • Design Enforcement and Infringement Litigation
    Akcent Associates assists in initiating legal actions against unauthorized use or imitation of registered designs. We help you obtain injunctions, damages, and other legal remedies.

  • Renewal and Maintenance
    We monitor and handle timely renewal of design registrations, ensuring uninterrupted protection for the entire 15-year term (initial 10 years + 5-year extension).

  • International Design Protection
    Through coordination with global associates, we help clients secure design rights in other jurisdictions where product appearance plays a critical role in branding and sales.

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