Definition and Legal Basis Design registration under IPR in India protects the visual appearance of a product. It is governed by the Designs Act, 2000. The registration is administered by the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks. It applies to the...
INTRODUCTION In the knowledge-driven economy, innovation hubs have emerged as dynamic ecosystems that foster creativity, collaboration, and commercialization of ideas. These hubs—often established within academic institutions, research parks, tech incubators, or...
INTRODUCTION In design law, timeliness is a critical factor that determines the success or failure of a design registration. When an application for registration is submitted after the legally prescribed time limits, it may be considered time-barred—meaning it is...
INTRODUCTION In the process of securing protection for an industrial design, the first critical stage after submission is the formality check. This step ensures that the design application meets all procedural and documentation-related requirements as prescribed under...
INTRODUCTION In industrial design law, complex product designs refer to products composed of multiple interconnecting parts—such as automobiles, watches, home appliances, or machinery—where individual components may also have distinct visual features. Protecting such...
INTRODUCTION Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio planning is a strategic approach to identifying, protecting, managing, and leveraging intellectual property assets to align with business goals. Among various forms of IP, industrial designs play a pivotal role in...
INTRODUCTION In a crowded and competitive marketplace, a brand's success is no longer determined solely by product functionality or pricing—it increasingly hinges on visual appeal, emotional connection, and user experience. At the heart of this lies design, which...
INTRODUCTION Once a design is registered under applicable law—such as the Designs Act, 2000 in India—the right holder obtains exclusive rights to prevent others from reproducing, copying, or commercially exploiting the design without permission. However, to maintain...
INTRODUCTION As the world becomes increasingly digital, the nature of evidence used in legal proceedings has evolved accordingly. In the realm of design law, particularly in design infringement and ownership disputes, digital evidence has emerged as a critical tool....
INTRODUCTION Recognizing the growing importance of design in driving innovation, branding, and economic competitiveness, governments around the world—including India—have introduced various initiatives to encourage and increase the filing of design applications. These...