by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Initial Protection Period The Designs Act, 2000 provides an initial protection term of ten years. The term begins from the date of registration of the design. If priority is claimed from a foreign application, the term starts from the Indian filing date. During this...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Standard Renewal Requirement A registered design in India is valid for an initial period of ten years. It must be renewed before the expiry of the ten-year term. The renewal extends the protection for an additional five years. Form-3 must be submitted along with the...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Statutory Provision The penalty for design infringement is governed by Section 22 of the Designs Act, 2000. It provides for civil remedies only, not criminal punishment. The provision covers unauthorized application or imitation of a registered design. It applies to...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Original Proprietor The person who creates the design is considered the original proprietor. The creator must be the first to apply for design registration. If multiple persons create the design jointly, all are considered co-owners. The original proprietor holds all...
by Audit Analyst | Jan 21, 2026 | Designs Registration
Legal Requirement of Publication Yes, publication of a registered design is mandatory under the Designs Act, 2000. Upon successful registration, the design is automatically published in the Designs Journal. Publication is carried out by the Controller of Designs at...
