Industrial design refers to the visual or ornamental aspects of a product that give it a unique appearance. In India, the Designs Act of 2000 governs industrial design law, which provides for registration and protection of industrial designs.

We recognize the importance of industrial design as an integral part of manufactured products and has provided valuable assistance to clients in registering and canceling their industrial designs.

To be eligible for registration, an industrial design must be new or original and not previously published or used anywhere in the world. The process of registering an industrial design involves filing an application with the Design Office, along with the required fee and documentation, including drawings or photographs of the design. If the design is found to be eligible for registration, it is published in the Designs Journal, and registration is granted.

The owner of a registered industrial design has exclusive rights to use the design for commercial purposes and prevent others from using it without permission. Registration lasts for ten years and can be renewed for up to five years at a time. Owners of registered designs can enforce their rights through legal action against infringers, which can result in injunctions, damages, and account of profits.

Industrial design law in India also addresses complex issues such as determining whether a design is new or original and eligible for protection, and disputes over ownership or the scope of protection afforded to a registered design.

Overall, industrial design law is an important aspect of intellectual property law in India, as it encourages creativity and innovation in product design and provides a means for designers to protect their unique creations.