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Designs & GI

Your product's distinctive look deserves protection.

Your product's look and geographical origin are just as protectable as its name. We handle industrial design registration and Geographical Indication applications for artisans, cooperatives and businesses.

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What's Included
Industrial Design Registration
Design Infringement Actions
GI Application Filing
GI Tag Enforcement
Product Design Audit
+3 more services included
About This Service

Designs & GI at VS Arora & Co.

Industrial design protection covers the visual features of a product — its shape, pattern, ornamentation or configuration — that make it distinctive and appealing. Once registered, you can prevent competitors from copying the appearance of your product for 10 years (renewable for a further 5 years).

Geographical Indications (GI tags) protect goods associated with a specific region — Darjeeling Tea, Kolkata Rosogolla, Ilkal Saree — from being passed off by producers outside that region. VS Arora & Co. represents producers, cooperatives and state governments in GI filings, enforcement and awareness programmes.

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Services Covered

What's Included

Industrial Design Registration
Design Infringement Actions
GI Application Filing
GI Tag Enforcement
Product Design Audit
International Design Filing (Hague System)
Design Portfolio Management
Design Licensing & Assignment
Our Process

How It Works

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Consultation & Novelty Assessment

We assess whether your design is new and original, conduct a design registry search and advise on the best approach for registration in India and/or internationally.

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Application Preparation & Filing

We prepare drawings/representations to the required standards and file the application at the Design Wing of the Patent Office or the GI Registry.

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3

Examination & Registration

We respond to any queries from the Registry and follow through to obtain your design registration certificate or GI tag.

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Enforcement & Renewal

We monitor the market for infringement, take enforcement action against copiers and manage renewals to keep your registered design in force.

Why VS Arora & Co.

Why Clients Choose Us

15+
Years of IP & Litigation Practice

Deep expertise across trademark, patent, copyright, corporate and general litigation built over 15+ years of active practice.

PAN India
Filing & Representation

We file before all IP Registries, High Courts and Tribunals across India — no matter where your matter needs to be heard.

Free
First Consultation

We give you a clear-eyed assessment of your matter — what the options are, what it will cost and what to expect — before you commit.

100%
Transparent Fees

No hidden charges. We quote fixed fees for standard matters and provide detailed cost estimates for complex litigation.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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What can be protected as an industrial design?

A

Any feature of shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation or composition of lines or colours applied to an article that is new or original and appeals to the eye can be registered as a design under the Designs Act, 2000.

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How long does design registration last?

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A registered design has an initial protection period of 10 years, renewable for a further 5 years (total 15 years maximum) from the date of registration.

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What is a GI tag?

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A Geographical Indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities, reputation or characteristics attributable to that origin — such as Darjeeling Tea or Kolkata Rosogolla.

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Can an individual apply for a GI tag?

A

GI tags are typically applied for by producer associations, cooperatives, state government bodies or competent authorities representing a group of producers in the relevant geographical area. We help eligible applicants navigate the process.

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