Design Registration Status in India — Track and Manage Your Application at Every Stage
Once a design application is filed, applicants can monitor their Design Registration Status in India through the IP India portal to ensure timely action is taken at each stage of the registration process.
What Is Design Registration Status in India?
The Design Registration Status is the current stage indicator for a design application filed with the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks. It reflects where the application stands in the examination and registration process — from the initial filing stage through formal and substantive examination, and ultimately to registration or refusal. Monitoring this status enables applicants to respond to any examination reports within the prescribed time limits.
The status can be accessed online at any time through the IP India portal using the unique application number issued at the time of filing.
How to Check Design Registration Status in India?
Checking the Design Registration Status online is a straightforward process available to all applicants and agents through the IP India portal.
Steps to Check Registration Status
- Visit the official IP India e-filing or design search portal.
- Navigate to the Design Registration section.
- Select the status inquiry or application tracking option.
- Enter the design application number received at the time of filing.
- Review the current status and the complete application history.
What Are the Key Design Registration Status Stages in India?
Understanding what each Design Registration Status means is essential for managing the application effectively.
| Status Stage | Meaning and Required Action |
|---|---|
| Application Filed | Application received and pending examination — no immediate action required |
| Under Examination | Examiner is reviewing the application — monitor for examination report |
| Examination Report Issued | Objections raised — respond within prescribed time limit |
| Response Awaited | Applicant must file response to examination report urgently |
| Hearing Fixed | Attend the hearing or request adjournment if needed |
| Accepted | Design approved for registration — awaiting certificate issuance |
| Registered | Certificate issued — design is now legally protected |
| Published in Gazette | Registration published in the Official Gazette of India |
| Refused | Registration denied — consider filing an appeal if appropriate |
| Withdrawn | Application voluntarily withdrawn by the applicant |
| Lapsed | Registration expired — renewal may be filed within a grace period |
What Happens After the Design Registration Status Changes to Registered?
When the Design Registration Status updates to Registered, the applicant's exclusive rights over the design become enforceable. The Certificate of Registration is issued, and the design is published in the Official Gazette of India. From this point, the registered proprietor can commercially exploit the design and take legal action against any person who uses or copies the design without permission.
Post-Registration Responsibilities
- Retain the Certificate of Registration safely
- Use the registered design number on the product if desired
- Monitor the market for potential infringements
- File for renewal in the tenth year to extend protection
- Record any assignment or licensing agreement with the Design Office
What to Do If the Design Registration Status Shows an Examination Report?
An examination report signals that the examiner has identified specific issues with the application that need to be addressed. These may include objections related to novelty, representations, classification, or formal completeness. The applicant must respond to each objection clearly and within the prescribed deadline to keep the application alive.
Responding to Examination Objections
- Read each objection carefully to understand the examiner's specific concern.
- Prepare a detailed written response addressing each point with legal and factual arguments.
- Amend representations or other documents if required to address formal objections.
- Submit the response within the stipulated time period.
- Request a hearing if written submissions are insufficient to resolve the objections.
What Happens If the Design Registration Status Shows Lapsed?
A lapsed Design Registration Status indicates that the registration has expired due to failure to file for renewal before the end of the initial ten-year term. The Designs Act, 2000 provides a prescribed period within which a lapsed registration may be restored. After this restoration period, the design enters the public domain and cannot be re-registered.
Why Choose IndiaFilings?
IndiaFilings provides active monitoring of Design Registration Status for all client applications, issuing timely alerts when action deadlines approach. The team manages examination responses, hearing preparation, and renewal filings on behalf of registered proprietors. For businesses that need reliable tracking and expert support throughout the design registration lifecycle, IndiaFilings offers a comprehensive and professionally managed service.
