Trade License in India
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What is Trade License
A Trade License is an official document or certificate issued by a local government body (like a Municipal Corporation or Nagar Nigam) that permits you to legally carry out a specific trade or business at a particular location.
Why Trade License?
Legal Ownership & Protection
No one else can copy, sell, or use your design without your permission — and if they do, you can take legal action.
Business Advantage & Brand Value
Registered designs help build brand identity, increase consumer trust, and give you a competitive edge.
Monetization & Licensing Opportunity
You can license it to others, sell it, or earn royalties — just like owning property.
Prevention of Design Theft
A registered design helps prevent copying and misuse, protecting your time, creativity, and investment.
Benefits of Trade License
1. Market Exclusivity
– You get a monopoly over the appearance of your product.
– Competitors cannot legally launch a similar-looking product.
2. Boosts Customer Trust & Recognition
– A unique, protected design builds trust and helps customers recognize your brand easily.
– Visually strong products often drive better sales.
3. Deters Copycats
– Having a registered design acts as a public notice.
– It warns competitors that copying your design can lead to legal action.
4. Increases Product Value
– Registered designs add value to your product and can justify a premium price in the market.
5. Easy to Transfer or Sell
– Like any asset, a design registration can be assigned, licensed, or sold, generating direct revenue.
6. Supports Funding & Investment
– Investors and partners prefer businesses with protected intellectual property—it shows seriousness and professionalism.
Pre-requisites for Trade License
To successfully register a design in India, there are certain essential requirements that must be met. First and foremost, the design must be new and original, meaning it should not have been published, used, or disclosed anywhere in India or internationally before the filing date. It must be applied to a physical article, such as packaging, furniture, machines, or fashion items—designs cannot exist independently of a tangible product. Additionally, the design should have visual appeal, meaning it must be capable of being judged solely by the eye; purely functional or technical features are not eligible for registration. The design must not be obscene, offensive, or contrary to public order or morality. Lastly, it should be distinctive and clearly different from any existing design in the public domain. Fulfilling these criteria ensures your design stands a strong chance of being granted legal protection.
Documents Required
- Representation Sheets (drawings, sketches, or images of the design – 6 views: front, back, top, bottom, left, right)
- Form 1 – Application for registration of design
- Statement of Novelty – Explaining what makes your design unique
- Power of Attorney – If filed through a patent/design agent
- Certified Copy of Priority Document (if claiming priority from a foreign application)
- Name and Address of the Applicant
- Details of the Article – To which the design is applied
- Class and Subclass of the Design (as per Locarno Classification)
- Government Fee Payment Receipt
- Declaration by Applicant (optional but recommended)
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