Design Patent Registration in Foreign Countries

Design Patent Registration in Foreign Countries

Design registration protects the aesthetic aspects of a product, such as shape, configuration, pattern, and ornamentation. Design registration in foreign countries is a crucial consideration for businesses seeking to protect their intellectual property (IP) on a global scale. As companies expand their operations internationally, safeguarding their unique designs in foreign markets becomes essential to maintaining a competitive advantage and ensuring legal protection against infringement. 

There are mainly two ways for registering their designs internationally:. 

1. Paris Convention: The Paris Convention facilitates the protection of industrial property, including designs, among its member countries. Under this convention, Indian applicants can file for design registration in number of countries with a single application. 
2. National Registrations: Indian businesses can file for design registration directly in each target country. While this can be more costly and time-consuming, it ensures comprehensive protection. Each country has its own specific requirements and processes that need to be followed. 

We at Delhi IP have Design Attorneys who have extensive experience in guiding Our Clients with best course to obtain international registration of their design and obtaining design registrations on their behalf.