by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Legal Basis for Transfer The Designs Act, 2000 allows the transfer or assignment of design rights. Assignments must be in writing and signed by the assignor and assignee. The transfer can be full or partial, depending on the agreement. The rights can be transferred by...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Eligibility under the Designs Act Yes, individual components of a product can be registered separately if they meet the legal requirements. The component must have a distinct shape, configuration, pattern, or ornamentation. It should be capable of independent...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Requirement under the Designs Act Yes, multiple views of the design must be submitted as part of the registration application. This is mandated under the Designs Rules, 2001 for clear visual disclosure. The purpose is to show the complete appearance of the article...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Filing Stage The design registration process begins with the submission of Form-1 and required documents. The application can be filed online or physically at the Design Office. Acknowledgment of the application is typically issued within one to three working days....
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Nature of Infringement Copying a registered design without authorization is considered design piracy. Infringement occurs when a design identical or deceptively similar is applied to an article. The infringing use must be for commercial or industrial purposes. The act...
