Process of design registration:
- File the application and it will be examined formally and substantively
- If confirmed, the acceptance notice will be issued and the registration fees have to be settled.
- Then, it will be published on official gazette by settling the related fees
- The electronic registration certificate will be issued.
Required Documents:
1. Full name and address of the applicant.
2. Full name and address of inventor(s).
3. The title of the design.
4. A Certified copy of priority document(s), if claimed.
5. A power of attorney, executed by the applicant, notarized and then legalized by the Iranian Consulate.
6. A certified copy of the applicant’s Company Registration Certificate.
7. A set of description/drawings of design. (Front View, Rear View, Left Side View, Right Side View, Top View, Bottom View, Perspective View).
8. Goods and related International classification.
Time Frame:
It may take 6-12 months for a design application to be registered. Design is valid for 5 years from the date of filling renewal 2 times each for 5 years.
Multiple Designs:
Several models can be protected under same application provided relates to the same Design.