Design Journal

The Design Journal is the official publication of the Design Office that contains details of registered designs, applications, and other important notifications related to design registration.

Purpose of Design Journal

The Design Journal serves to:

  • Publish details of accepted design applications
  • Provide public notice of registered designs
  • Facilitate opposition proceedings
  • Maintain public records of designs
  • Inform stakeholders about design matters

Publication Schedule

Regular Publications

  • Monthly Publication: Regular monthly issues
  • Special Issues: Additional publications as needed
  • Supplementary Issues: For urgent notifications
  • Annual Index: Comprehensive yearly index

Publication Dates

  • Published on the last working day of each month
  • Available online and in print format
  • Distributed to all Design Offices
  • Sent to registered patent agents

Contents of Design Journal

Section I: Accepted Applications

  • Application number and filing date
  • Applicant name and address
  • Designer name and address
  • Title of the design
  • Class and sub-class
  • Priority details (if any)
  • Representation of the design

Section II: Registered Designs

  • Registration number and date
  • Application number
  • Proprietor details
  • Design title and class
  • Term of registration
  • Renewal information

Section III: Assignments and Licenses

  • Assignment details
  • License agreements
  • Transmission by operation of law
  • Changes in proprietorship
  • Security interests

Section IV: Official Notifications

  • Office notifications
  • Policy changes
  • Fee revisions
  • Procedural updates
  • Important announcements

Section V: Corrections and Amendments

  • Correction of errors
  • Amendments to entries
  • Rectifications
  • Updates to previous publications

Access to Design Journal

Online Access

  • Available on IP India website
  • Searchable by application number
  • Downloadable PDF format
  • Archive of past issues
  • Email subscription service

Physical Access

  • Available at Design Office libraries
  • Regional office collections
  • Public reading rooms
  • University libraries
  • Professional associations

Search and Retrieval

Search Options

  • Search by application number
  • Search by registration number
  • Search by applicant name
  • Search by design class
  • Search by publication date

Advanced Search

  • Combination search criteria
  • Date range search
  • Class-based search
  • Keyword search
  • Boolean search operators

Opposition Proceedings

Opposition Period

  • 4 months from publication date
  • Extension possible with justification
  • Notice of opposition to be filed
  • Evidence and hearing procedures

Opposition Process

  • Filing notice of opposition
  • Serving notice to applicant
  • Counter-statement by applicant
  • Evidence and arguments
  • Decision by Controller

Subscription Services

Free Subscription

  • Email notifications of new issues
  • Table of contents alerts
  • Class-specific notifications
  • Search result alerts

Paid Services

  • Print subscription
  • CD-ROM delivery
  • Customized search services
  • Research assistance

    • Historical Archives

    Digital Archives

    • Complete archive since 2000
    • Searchable database
    • High-quality scans
    • Regular updates

    Print Archives

    • Bound volumes available
    • Microfilm copies
    • Historical collections
    • Research facilities

    Important Information

    Legal Significance

    • Publication constitutes legal notice
    • Start of opposition period
    • Evidence of public disclosure
    • Official record of designs

    Accuracy and Corrections

    • Efforts made for accuracy
    • Correction procedures
    • Errata publications
    • Complaint handling

    Recent Issues

    Access the latest issues and archives through the IP India portal or contact the Design Office for assistance.