Chapter II - Registration of Designs
Section 9
Section 9: certificate of registration
When a design is registered, the Controller grants a certificate to its proprietor and may provide copies if the original is lost or another situation makes that appropriate.
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Statutory text
Bare law
(1) The Controller shall grant a certificate of registration to the proprietor of the design when registered.
(2) The Controller may, in case of loss of the original certificate, or in any other case in which he deems it expedient, furnish one or more copies of the certificate.
Introduction
The certificate follows registration under section 5. Keep it with the application record, published design representation and register entry.
Key takeaways
Grant after registration
The Controller must grant the proprietor a certificate when the design is registered.
Copies available
The Controller may issue one or more copies after loss or where otherwise expedient.
Check particulars
Compare the proprietor, design and registration number with the application and register. Confirm the date for section 11 term calculations.
If the original is lost
Request a copy from the Controller under section 9(2) and check the current procedural rules and fees.
Practical checklist
Do
- Save the certificate and published representation securely.
- Check proprietor changes against the register after assignment.
Avoid
- Do not present an application acknowledgment as a registration certificate.
Frequently asked questions
Can a lost certificate be replaced?
The Controller may furnish one or more copies under section 9(2).
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Contact BizeneedLast updated 9 October 2026