by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Basic Legal Principle A design must focus on aesthetic or visual features to qualify for registration. Functional elements are not protected under the Designs Act, 2000. The law protects only those features that appeal to the eye. A design must not be dictated solely...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
General Applicability Design registration is applicable across a wide range of industries. It protects the visual features of products used in commercial activities. Any industry that produces physical articles can seek design protection. The design must be capable of...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Primary Legislation Design registration in India is governed by the Designs Act, 2000. The Act came into force on 11th May 2001. It repealed and replaced the earlier Designs Act, 1911. The law aims to protect the aesthetic aspects of industrial products. It aligns...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Governing Authority Design rights in India are granted by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks. The office operates under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. It is part of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Filing the Application The application must be filed using Form-1 under the Designs Rules, 2001. Applicants can be individuals, companies, start-ups, or legal entities. The application must include a representation of the design from multiple views. A statement of...
