What is Design Registration?

What is Design Registration?

Design Registration Processes


The entirety formed by the elements and features perceivable by human senses in a part or the whole of an article is expressed as design registration. In other words, it would be appropriate to call this concept industrial design. Obtaining commercial success in terms of presenting to consumer taste is not sufficient solely in terms of idea. The registration process must definitely be carried out. The design registration must be made by presenting the distinctive features of the product for which registration is desired. The parts subject to registration must be clearly expressed. Because the facilities provided by the registration of the design are not sufficient. Because a different product can also be used for the same function. For this reason, in order to prevent objections, stages such as form and examination, registration decision, publication, and acceptance must be correctly analyzed. Furthermore, if there is an objection, a lawsuit can be filed in the relevant courts.

Documents Required for Design Registration


For design registration to be made at the ideation stage, an application must be made with the following documents;

  • Copy of T.R. identity card
  • Information belonging to the design right holder
  • Declaration form
  • Photographs and drawings of the design
  • Description document specifying the features of the design
  • Power of attorney
  • For applications made on behalf of a company, a copy of the trade registry gazette or a certificate of activity document is used for application.