E-filing of documents related to Design Registration
With the advancement in technology, where everything has been turned online, the IP offices in India have been very active, and have adapted the technology into their systems. Recently, the Public notice was issued by the Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs, & Trademarks, Boudhik Sampada Bhawan, Mumbai. The office announced that for the registration of designs the Applicant could submit the documents for registration of designs through the process of e-filing for the purpose of expediting the procedure of design registrations in India. However, the assignments, attested or notarised copies of the Original Power of Attorney or any affidavit must be filed physically. Additionally, the office has also started issuing of electronic certificates to the Applicants for which the design registration has been completed. |