If possible, this drawing should be three-dimensional. A registered design protects the shape and configuration of your article. If anybody tries to copy, sell or use your design, without your permission, you can take legal action against them. An aesthetic design registration lasts for fifteen years. A functional design registration lasts for ten years, from the date of application.
Any design needs to be renewed annually.
If you do not pay the annual fees, your registered design lapses. In the Journal , you will be able to see trade marks, copyright in films, patents and designs that have been registered.