Design

Registered design is a shape, configuration, pattern or ornament or composition of lines or colour or combination thereof applied to any article whether two dimensional or three dimensional protected under the Designs Act, 2000.Design registration provides the creator, exclusive rights over use of the design for a period of ten years, that can be further extended for a period of five years. In case of infringement, the owner of a registered design can seek legal remedy under the Design Act

Benefits Of Design Registration

• When a design is registered, the creator has the right to sue the person or entity who are copying or imitating the design. This guarantees that the design of the product is authentic and original and is exclusive to the owner.
• A good design makes any article or ornament attractive and appealing. Thus, it enhances its commercial value and at the same time increases the marketability of the product.
• The registration of a design confers upon the registered proprietor the exclusive right to apply a design to the article in the class in which the design has been registered.