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As a manufacturer, you must ensure that your container design is registered to protect your innovative design against unauthorized use and replication. container design registration not only protects your intellectual property but also assures that your product meets regulatory standards, preventing legal issues and promoting consumer trust.

What Is Container Design Registration?

Container design registration is a form of intellectual property rights that protects the features such as the colour, shape, or patterns of your exclusive article. Container design registration is essential for business involving manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of different types of products in India. To qualify for container design registration, the eligibility must be fulfilled which includes novelty and originality of design. The uniqueness of design along with legal protection ensures the safeguard of your brand identity provides an advantage over the competitors and enhances the market presence.

Who Can Apply For Container Design Registration?

Manufacturer

Individual designers or design firm

Entrepreneurs or business owners

Legal representative

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Who Is Responsible For Issuing and Controlling The Container Design Registration Certificate In India?

Container design registration is a legal process governed by the Controller General of Patent, Design, and Trademark under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under the Design Act, 2000.

Why Do You Need Container Design Registration?

The need for container design registration includes:

Commercial Value

Legal protection enhances the commercial value of the product.

Competitive Edge

Protect your brand from competitors by coping with your container design and providing authenticity.

Brand Identity

Makes brand reputation in the market and enhances consumer trust in company products.

Economic Gain

The design registration can be a tangible asset to a company, enhancing its value by either getting sold or licensed in the marketplace.

Attracts Investors

Companies with intellectual property rights such as container design registration attract investors by showcasing the market potential of their product.

Type 1

Rigid plastic includes plastic bottles, tubs, and containers.

Type 2

Flexible plastic includes pouches, bags, and plastic wraps.

Type 3

Multi-layered plastic featuring coffer pouch and laminated tubes for toothpaste.

Type 4

Compostable plastic sheet encompassing garbage bag or compostable food wrap.

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Documents Required For Container Design Registration

Below are the documents required for the grant of a container design certificate:

Applicant Details

Name, address, and company details must be detailed by the applicant.

Images of Article

Images from the bottom, top, and side must be submitted along with the application form. A total of 6 copies are required.

Novelty Statement

An innovative feature of the article must be mentioned.

Priority Documents

If you want to claim priority from the application filled in a different country. It must be submitted within three months from the date of application filling.

Fee Receipt

Payment proof for container design application.

Process For Grant of Container Design Registration In India

The following are the key steps involved in the successful grant of container design registration:

Creation of Design

The first step is to create a unique and original design for a container.

Ensure Novelty

Your created design must be novel or innovative. It should not be copied from anywhere.

Application (Form 1)

Fill out the application form with the novelty draft.

Submission

Submit the required documents to the Indian patent office.

Publication

The submitted design is published in an official journal for inspection.

Registration

If all the documents and information are found novel and authentic without any obligation, then the design is registered and a certificate is issued.

Creation of Design

The first step is to create a unique and original design for a container.

Ensure Novelty

Your created design must be novel or innovative. It should not be copied from anywhere.

Application (Form 1)

Fill out the application form with the novelty draft.

Submission

Submit the required documents to the Indian patent office.

Publication

The submitted design is published in an official journal for inspection.

Registration

If all the documents and information are found novel and authentic without any obligation, then the design is registered and a certificate is issued.

Benefits of Container Design Registration

  • Enhanced Brand Reputation: Demonstrates commitment to quality and safety, enhancing brand reputation.
  • Legal Compliance: Ensures legal compliance, avoiding potential fines and legal issues.
  • Consumer Trust: Builds consumer trust by ensuring products are stored in safe, compliant containers.
  • Competitive Advantage: Provides a competitive edge in the market by meeting high standards.

Advantage of Choosing ELT Corporate For Grant of Container Design Registration

We, ELT corporate offer a myriad of benefits that simplify the process of container design registration and ensure it complies with the regulatory standard. With our expertise in intellectual property rights management, our clients can rely on our stringent guidance and support throughout the process. We provide our support from the submission of applications to handling product queries ensuring a smooth design registration process.

FAQ

A container design registration certificate provides legal protection to your design from being copied or used by others without your permission.

You can register features of containers such as shape, patterns, and configuration.

The validity for the container design registration certificate is ten years from the date of issue of the registration certificate.

Yes, Existing container designs can be registered if they meet the current regulatory standards.

 If a container design fails to meet the required standards, modifications must be made, and the design must be re-evaluated and re-tested before resubmission.

While not always mandatory, container design registration is highly recommended to ensure safety, compliance, and market access.

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