WHY CHOOSE IPtractus AS YOUR DESIGN RIGHTS LAWYERS?

When it comes to safeguarding your design rights and intellectual property, our firm stands as a trusted partner, delivering exceptional legal services with a client-focused approach. Here’s why we are the preferred choice for design rights protection:

Specialized Expertise – How Our Design Protection Experts Safeguard Your Creations

Our accomplished team of intellectual property solicitors possesses deep knowledge of design law under the Designs Act, 2000. We provide comprehensive support from registration to enforcement, navigating legal complexities to protect your creative works with precision.

Holistic IP Solutions Beyond Design Law

In addition to design rights, we provide expert services in patents, trademarks, and copyrights, ensuring all your intellectual property needs are handled seamlessly under one roof for maximum efficiency.

Tailored Legal Strategies for Every Client

Every design is unique, and so are our strategies. Our IP lawyers work closely with you to align legal protection with your long-term business objectives, ensuring your rights are fully secured.

Transparent, Cost-Effective Services

We prioritize clear communication and competitive pricing with no hidden fees, empowering you to make informed decisions while protecting your intellectual assets.

Proven Track Record of Success in Design Cases

With a strong history of managing cases from registration to dispute resolution, we have earned the trust of clients across industries for our commitment to excellence.

Client-Centric Commitment

Our focus on building long-term relationships ensures responsive, high-quality service tailored to your needs, delivering a positive and productive legal journey.

Global Perspective, Local Expertise

Based in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi, we serve both Indian and international clients, keeping track of global legal trends to protect your design in India and beyond.

Swift and Efficient Action

Time is critical in intellectual property matters. Our dedicated team ensures prompt and effective action to secure your design  without delay.

Unregistered vs Registered Design Rights – Guidance from Our Legal Team

Understanding the scope of protection for your designs is crucial for safeguarding your intellectual property. Both unregistered and registered rights offer distinct benefits, and our firm helps you leverage them effectively.

Registered Design Rights

Under the Designs Act 2000, registering a design provides exclusive rights to the owner for up to 15 years (10 years, extendable by 5). Once registered, you gain exclusive authority to apply the design to articles in relevant classes of goods.

In infringement cases, proof of copying is not required—the test is whether the design produces a substantially similar impression on an informed user.

Unregistered Design Rights

India does not recognize a formal “unregistered design right” as in the EU, but designs may qualify as artistic works under the Copyright Act, 1957. This grants limited protection based on originality but does not cover functional aspects.

Enforcement requires proof of originality and authorship, which can be more complex if another party independently creates a similar design.

Our experienced intellectual property solicitors specialize in both unregistered and registered design , offering tailored strategies to protect your creative assets across industries like fashion, technology, and manufacturing. From assessing eligibility for registration to enforcing your rights against infringement, we provide comprehensive support to ensure your designs remain secure. Contact us today to learn more about safeguarding your intellectual property or explore our services in Copyright, IP Contracts, and IP Disputes.

Learn more about registered design  at the WIPO – Design Law

Registering your design offers significantly stronger protection compared to relying solely on copyright. Key benefits include:

• Exclusive rights for up to 15 years.
• Easier enforcement without needing to prove copying.
• Protection against both deliberate and independent imitation.
• Ability to license or sell the design rights.
• Our Expertise in Design Registration and Enforcement

Our Expertise in Design Registration and Enforcement

At IPtractus, we guide clients through the entire design registration process under the Designs Act, 2000. Our services include:

• Assessing eligibility of your design for registration.

• Preparing and filing applications in compliance with legal requirements.

• Representing clients in opposition proceedings or infringement cases.

• Advising on enforcement strategies—whether through cease-and-desist notices, settlements, or litigation.