by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Consumer Product Designs Bottle shapes with distinctive curves or contours. Furniture with unique ornamental configurations. Footwear with novel sole patterns and upper designs. Watches or clocks with decorative face layouts. Cosmetic containers with innovative visual...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Definition of Prior Art in Design Law Prior art refers to any design that was disclosed before the filing date. It includes previously registered designs in any country. Public use, publication, or commercial availability may count as prior art. Prior art must relate...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Legal Basis for Protection Registered designs are protected under the Designs Act, 2000. The Act grants exclusive rights to the registered proprietor. Unauthorized imitation or reproduction of a registered design is an infringement. The proprietor can take legal...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Limited Duration Under the Designs Act Registered designs in India are protected for an initial period of 10 years. The protection can be extended by 5 more years through renewal. The total maximum protection period is 15 years. No further extension is permitted...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Nature of Protection A trademark (TM) protects brand identifiers like names, logos, and slogans. Copyright protects original literary, artistic, musical, and dramatic works. Design protection covers the visual appearance of an article or product. TM focuses on...
