Design Renewal in Bokaro
Extend the protection of your registered design by a further 5 years — from 10 to a maximum of 15 — with an on-time Form 3 filing at the Patent Office before your initial term lapses. We track the deadline, prepare and file, and keep you protected. 100% online, custom quote, zero hidden charges.
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Design Renewal in Bokaro
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Bokaro Steel Plant (SAIL), BIADA Industrial Area, Balidih, Chas
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What Is Design Renewal?
A quick, plain-language explanation before the details.
Design renewal (extension) keeps your registered design alive beyond its first 10 years, by extending protection for a further 5 years so you retain the exclusive right to the shape, pattern, ornament or configuration.
Under Section 11 of the Designs Act, 2000, a design is registered for 10 years from the date of registration. The proprietor may apply to the Controller, before the expiry of that period, for an extension of copyright in the design for a second period of 5 years — a maximum total term of 15 years.
Administered by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) through the Design Wing of the Patent Office at Kolkata, via the e-filing portal at ipindia.gov.in.
The initial term is 10 years from registration; the extension adds a further 5 years, for a maximum of 15 years. A design that lapses may be restored by applying within one year of lapse.
Quick Facts
Is This Service Right for You?
Ideal for
- Proprietors of a registered design nearing the 10-year expiry
- Product companies protecting a distinctive shape, pattern or configuration
- Manufacturers whose design still has commercial value in the market
- Startups and MSMEs that registered a design early and want to keep it live
- Brands licensing or selling products built on a registered design
- Foreign proprietors holding an Indian design registration via an agent
You may need this if
- Your registered design is approaching the end of its 10-year term
- You want to keep enforcing exclusive rights over the design
- The product is still selling and the design has ongoing value
- You plan to license, franchise or assign the design
- You missed the deadline and need to restore a lapsed design
- You want the deadline tracked so protection never lapses by oversight
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Talk to an Expert →Why Is Design Renewal Important?
A registered design is a valuable intangible asset — but only while the registration is in force. Here is why extending it on time matters.
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Keep Exclusive Rights
Extending before expiry preserves your exclusive right to the shape, pattern or configuration — and the ability to stop others from copying it.
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Avoid a Hard Deadline
The extension must be filed before the 10-year term expires. Miss it and protection lapses — extending on time avoids that irreversible loss.
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Protect a Valuable Asset
A registered design can be licensed, assigned or sold. Keeping it live protects the commercial value already built around the product.
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Continue Enforcement
Only a design in force can be enforced. Extension lets you continue acting against piracy of the design under the Act.
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Support Licensing Deals
Licensees and buyers expect the design to be validly registered. An extended registration keeps existing and future deals on firm ground.
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Preserve Market Advantage
If the product is still selling, the design still matters. Extension keeps competitors from freely copying a proven, marketable look.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Custom quote for your case
Fees depend on your business type and scope. Get a clear, itemised quote upfront — no hidden professional charges, government fee billed at actuals.
Who Can Apply?
Eligibility checklist
- A design currently registered under the Designs Act, 2000
- The initial 10-year term has not yet expired (extension must be applied before expiry)
- Applicant is the registered proprietor or a duly recorded assignee / successor
- The design registration number and date of registration
- The prescribed extension fee is paid with Form 3
- An authorised agent with a Power of Attorney (Form 21), if filed through an agent
Everything You Need. One Professional Team.
Consultation
Confirm the registration number, registration date and exact extension deadline.
Eligibility & Deadline Check
Verify the term is still live and calculate the last date to apply before expiry.
Ownership Verification
Confirm the proprietor of record and flag any assignment that must be recorded first.
Form 3 Preparation
Prepare the application for extension with the correct particulars and prescribed fee.
Portal Filing
File Form 3 with the Patent Office (Design Wing, Kolkata) on the IP India portal.
Follow-up
Track the request and respond to any objection or query from the Controller.
Confirmation Delivery
Hand over the extension confirmation so the design stays protected to 15 years.
Restoration Support
If the design has already lapsed, prepare and file the restoration application in time.
What You’ll Receive
What Documents Are Required for Design Renewal?
Requirements are light — the key facts are your registration number and date of registration, so the deadline can be computed exactly. Everything is collected securely online and the extension is filed under your name.
Individual / Proprietor
Single owner of the design- Design registration certificate / registration number
- Identity proof of the registered proprietor
- Date of registration (to compute the extension deadline)
- Signed Power of Attorney — Form 21 (if filed through an agent)
Partnership / LLP
Two or more partners- Design registration certificate / registration number
- Partnership deed or LLP agreement / incorporation proof
- Details of the authorised signatory
- Signed Power of Attorney — Form 21 (if filed through an agent)
Company
Registered company- Design registration certificate / registration number
- Certificate of Incorporation & company details
- Board authorisation / details of the authorised signatory
- Signed Power of Attorney — Form 21 (if filed through an agent)
File before the 10-year term expires
The application for extension in Form 3 must be filed before the initial 10-year term ends. There is no ordinary grace period — miss it and the design lapses. We track the deadline from your registration date.
Ownership must match the register
The extension is filed by the registered proprietor. If ownership changed hands, the assignment must be recorded with the Controller before or alongside the extension.
Restoration if already lapsed
If the term has ended without extension, a lapsed design can be restored by applying within one year of the date of lapse on payment of the additional prescribed fee — subject to the Controller’s satisfaction.
Power of Attorney (Form 21)
A signed Form 21 authorises our agent to file and prosecute the extension on your behalf. The design remains registered in your name throughout.
Don’t have all the documents?
We’ll identify what your case needs →How Design Renewal Works (Step by Step)
The entire application happens online through the IP India e-filing portal, filed at the Design Wing of the Patent Office in Kolkata.
Confirm the Deadline
We verify your design registration number and registration date and calculate the exact last date to file the extension before the 10-year term ends.
Verify Ownership
We confirm the proprietor of record. If the design was assigned, we flag that the assignment should be recorded so the extension is filed by the correct owner.
Prepare Form 3
We draft the application for extension of copyright in the design (Form 3) with the correct particulars and compute the prescribed fee.
File with the Patent Office
Form 3 is filed with the Design Wing of the Patent Office (Kolkata) on the IP India e-filing portal, and you receive a filing acknowledgement.
Handle Any Objection
If the Controller raises a query or objection, we respond on your behalf to keep the extension on track.
Extension Confirmed
On acceptance, protection is extended by a further 5 years — to a maximum of 15 years — and we hand over the confirmation.
How Long Does Design Renewal Take?
| Stage | Expected Time |
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| Deadline check + ownership verification | 1–2 working days |
| Form 3 preparation & filing | 2–4 working days |
| Controller processing (no objection) | A few weeks, subject to the office |
The extension must be filed before the initial 10-year term expires — that deadline drives everything. Once filed, processing time depends on the Patent Office and on whether any objection is raised. A lapsed design can be restored by applying within one year of lapse.
Key Dates — At a Glance
| Frequency | What Is Due |
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| Before Expiry | Extend before the initial 10-year term ends (Form 3) · Confirm the registration date so the deadline is exact · Ensure the extension fee is paid with the application |
| If Lapsed | Apply for restoration within one year of the date of lapse · Pay the additional prescribed fee · Provide grounds for the Controller’s consideration |
| Ongoing | Monitor the market for piracy of your registered design · Enforce your rights against copying under the Act · Keep proprietor and address details up to date |
| Event-Based | Record any assignment or transmission of the design · Update ownership before applying to extend · Consider design protection in other countries where needed |
Dates are indicative and may change with government notifications. Our team tracks every deadline so you never miss a filing.
Doing It Yourself vs TaxClue
Doing It Yourself
- Miscalculate the 10-year deadline and file too late
- Overlook that the extension must be filed before expiry
- File Form 3 in the wrong proprietor’s name after an unrecorded assignment
- Enter incorrect design particulars and trigger an objection
- Miss an objection or query from the Controller
- Fail to file restoration within the one-year window after lapse
- Risk permanent loss of a valuable registered design
With TaxClue
- Exact extension deadline computed from your registration date
- Deadline tracked so the filing happens before expiry
- Ownership verified and assignment recording flagged if needed
- Form 3 prepared and reviewed before filing
- Objections and queries answered by our team
- Restoration handled promptly if the design has already lapsed
- Regular status tracking and updates
Skip the guesswork.
Let an expert handle it →Common Mistakes That Delay Your Application
TaxClue reviews your documents before filing to reduce avoidable errors.
What to Do to Keep Your Design Protected
Before Expiry
- Extend before the initial 10-year term ends (Form 3)
- Confirm the registration date so the deadline is exact
- Ensure the extension fee is paid with the application
If Lapsed
- Apply for restoration within one year of the date of lapse
- Pay the additional prescribed fee
- Provide grounds for the Controller’s consideration
Ongoing
- Monitor the market for piracy of your registered design
- Enforce your rights against copying under the Act
- Keep proprietor and address details up to date
Event-Based
- Record any assignment or transmission of the design
- Update ownership before applying to extend
- Consider design protection in other countries where needed
Penalties & Consequences
A registered design gives strong, enforceable rights; letting the term lapse — or missing the extension — carries real consequences under the Designs Act, 2000.
What is at stake if you do not comply
- A registered design lapses after 10 years if the 5-year extension is not filed before the term expires
- There is no ordinary grace period — miss the deadline and exclusive rights are lost
- A lapsed design can no longer be restored if not applied for within one year of lapse
- Filing the extension in the wrong name after an unrecorded assignment causes delay and objections
| Default / Situation | Consequence |
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| Extension not filed before 10-year expiry | Design lapses — exclusive rights are lost. |
| Restoration not sought within one year of lapse | The design can no longer be restored. |
| Piracy of a registered design (Sec 22) | Proprietor may recover damages / statutory sum and seek an injunction. |
| Assignment not recorded | Extension may be filed in the wrong name and delayed or objected to. |
| Design allowed to lapse | Third parties may freely copy the previously protected design. |
Tracking the deadline and extending on time keeps these risks in check. Our team monitors your term and files before expiry.
Regulatory Updates 2025–26
- 2025: A registered design is valid for 10 years, extendable once by 5 years (total 15 years).
- 2025: Design, geographical indication and copyright applications are filed online on the IP India / Copyright Office portals.
Why Businesses Choose TaxClue
Experienced IP Team
Professionals who handle design registration, extension and restoration end to end.
Deadline Tracked
We compute and monitor your extension deadline so protection never lapses by oversight.
End-to-End
From deadline check to filed Form 3 and confirmation — fully managed, minimal effort from you.
100% Online
Everything over WhatsApp / email — no office visits required.
Transparent Fees
A clear custom quote upfront — ₹0 hidden professional charges.
Post-Service Support
Guidance on the next renewal, restoration and enforcement of your design.
Your Documents Deserve Professional Care
- Documents handled by professionals under confidentiality
- Access limited to the team working on your file
- Communication over secure digital channels
- Documents retained only as long as needed for compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a registered design protected in India?
How do I extend or renew my design registration?
When must I file the design extension?
What is the maximum term of a design registration?
What happens if I miss the design renewal deadline?
Can a lapsed design be restored?
Which form is used for design renewal or extension?
Who can apply to extend a registered design?
Where is a design extension filed?
What documents are needed for design renewal?
Is the government fee included in your charge?
Can you track my design deadline so it never lapses?
How do I renew or extend my registered design step by step?
Is there a grace period to renew a design after it expires?
How much does design renewal cost?
Can I renew a design more than once?
What is the difference between design renewal and restoration?
Official Sources & Legal References
Every regulatory detail on this page — the term, the extension, forms and sections — is drawn from primary law and official government sources. Verify them directly:
- IP India — DesignsOfficial portal of the Controller General (CGPDTM) for design registration and extension
- Designs Act, 2000 — full textThe governing law, including Section 11 (term & extension) and Section 22 (piracy) · India Code
- Design Rules, 2001 — forms & feesPrescribed forms (incl. Form 3 for extension) and the fee schedule
- IP India — e-Filing PortalFile Form 3, pay the prescribed fee and track your design application online
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