{"id":51697,"date":"2023-01-11T11:56:10","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T06:26:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=51697"},"modified":"2023-01-11T11:56:11","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T06:26:11","slug":"what-is-a-registered-design-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/what-is-a-registered-design-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Registered Design in India? \u2013 An Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In our everyday life, we all come across various designs which help us recognise a product, and these designs are not limited to a particular subject matter. These designs are used in many areas and in different forms, such as drawings or creating blue prints of an industrial setup or interior designing. In the last two decades, we all have seen a rapid growth and development in intellectual property rights to the point that they now play a crucial role in a country\u2019s economy and its development. These different forms of IP work (Copyright for the protection of artistic and literary, <strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trademark-registration\">Trademarks<\/a> <\/strong>for the protection of words or symbols, Patents for the protection of inventions, Designs of for the protection of a shape, any configuration, patterns, ornament or composition of lines or colours, Geographical Indications, Semiconductor integrated circuit layouts and Plant varieties) are protected under the umbrella of IPR also called as Intellectual Property Law. IP law provides protection on the basis of, \u2018<em>First to file, First to get the registration and benefits<\/em>.\u2019 Prior to the Act of 2000, designs were governed by the Design Act of 1911. To bring the design act to par with international standards and international law, the Design Act of 2000 was enacted by the central government. Under the act, it is mandatory for the proprietor to register their design so that they can protect their original work from being copied by a third party. Also, a registered design increase the commercial value and popularity of the product in the global market. This article will guide your way through major laws that govern the registered design in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/what-is-a-registered-design-in-india\/#An_Overview_to_Design_Act_Of_2000\" >An Overview to Design Act Of 2000<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/what-is-a-registered-design-in-india\/#Design_Protection_under_the_Paris_Convention\" >Design Protection under the Paris Convention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/what-is-a-registered-design-in-india\/#Benefits_of_a_Registered_Design\" >Benefits of a Registered Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/what-is-a-registered-design-in-india\/#Duration_of_a_Registered_Design_in_India\" >Duration of a Registered Design\nin India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/what-is-a-registered-design-in-india\/#Infringement_of_a_Registered_Design\" >Infringement of a Registered\nDesign<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/what-is-a-registered-design-in-india\/#Cancellation_of_the_Registered_Design\" >Cancellation of the Registered Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/what-is-a-registered-design-in-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overview_to_Design_Act_Of_2000\"><\/span>An Overview to Design Act Of 2000<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Definitions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nterm \u2018design\u2019 has been defined under Section 2 sub-clause d. According to the\nact, design means \u201c<em>Features of shape, pattern,\nconfiguration, ornament or composition of colours or lines which is applied in\nthree dimensional or two dimensional or in both the forms using any of the\nprocesses whether manual, chemical, mechanical, separate or combined, and are\njudged solely by the eyes. It should neither include any mode of construction\nnor any trademark as defined under clause (v) of sub-section (1) of the section\n2 of the Trade &amp; Merchandise Marks Act of 1958. It should not include a\nproperty mark as defined under the Section 479 of the Indian Penal Code or any\nartistic work as defined under clause (c) of the Section 2 of the Copyright Act\nof 1957<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In simple terms design\nincludes the aesthetics and the overall display of the product. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Sections of the Act&nbsp; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some important sections\nunder the act which are essential to know are as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CHAPTER 2 &#8211; REGISTRATION OF DESIGNS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>Section 3<\/em> of the act talks about the controller and other\nofficers.<\/li><li><em>Section 4<\/em> of the act talks about the prohibition of\nregistration of certain designs. <\/li><li><em>Section 5<\/em> of the act talks about the application for\nregistration of designs. <\/li><li><em>Section 6<\/em> of the act talks about the registration to\nbe in respect of a particular article. <\/li><li><em>Section 7<\/em> of the act talks about the publication of\nparticulars of registered designs.<\/li><li><em>Section 9<\/em> of the act talks about the certificate of\nregistration. <\/li><li><em>Section 10<\/em> of the act talks about the register of\ndesigns.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>CHAPTER 3 &#8211; COPYRIGHT IN REGISTERED DESIGNS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>Section 17<\/em> of the act talks about the inspection of\nregistered designs.<\/li><li><em>Section 19<\/em> of the act talks about the cancellation of\nregistration<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>CHAPTER 5 &#8211; LEGAL PROCEEDINGS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>Section 22<\/em> of the act talks about the piracy of\nregistered design.<\/li><li><em>Section 31<\/em> of the act talks about the rectification of\nthe register.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>CHAPTER 7 &#8211; POWERS &amp; DUTIES OF CONTROLLER<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>Section 32<\/em> of the act talks about the powers of\nController in proceedings under Act.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Essentials of a Registered Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\nare looking forward to registering a design in India, you must have the\nfollowing characterises in your design: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Novelty\nand originality;<\/li><li>Design\nmust be unique;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n<\/li><li>A prior\npublication is not acceptable; also, the design should be purely distinguishable\nfrom other designs;<\/li><li>The\ndesign must be applied to a particular article only;<\/li><li>The\ndesign needs to be visible on the finished product;<\/li><li>The design must not\nbe in contrary with order and morality;<\/li><li>It must\nnot relate to any obscenity or to such materials which are inappropriate (as\nmentioned under <em>Section 35<\/em> of the\nact); <\/li><li>The\ndesigns need to be as per Locarno classification (it is an agreement by which\nthe designs are registered under the Act. It helps to divide designs into\ndifferent classes. These classifications are mainly function-oriented).&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things That Can&#8217;t Be Registered As a Design under the\nAct<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The act provides the list of things which cannot be registered in India,\nthese are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Signs, seals or banners of\n     any nation;<\/li><li>Size of any article,\n     whenever changed;<\/li><li>Structures and buildings;<\/li><li>Incorporated circuits&#8217;\n     format designs;<\/li><li>Trade Variation;<\/li><li>Any guideline or method of\n     development of any article, for example, marks, tokens, kid&#8217;s shows, cards,\n     and so forth;<\/li><li>Books, schedules,\n     certificates, coats, structures and different archives, welcoming cards,\n     maps and plan cards, postcards, flyers, stamps, medals, and dressmaking\n     designs.<\/li><li>A mechanical contraption;<\/li><li>Workshop modifications of\n     segments of a get-together;<\/li><li>Portions of any article\n     which isn&#8217;t produced and sold independently.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Origin\nof the Act <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The origin of the Design Act can be traced back to the\nBritish period. The first ever act related to design was the Patent and Designs\nAct of 1872. The Act of 1872 supplemented the act passed by the\nGovernor-General of India in 1859. Both the acts protected industrial designs\nand grant privileges to inventors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But in 1888, the Patent and Designs Act of 1872 was\nrepealed, and the government enacted a new act called the Inventions and\nDesigns Act of 1888. The Act of 1888 was a reflection of the Designs Act of the\nUnited Kingdom. In 1911, the British government enacted new laws, by bringing\nthe provisions of patent and design under one act. Then in 1970, the patent Act\nwas passed by both the houses to only deal with the provisions related to\npatents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the year 1995, India became a signatory member of\nthe WTO, also known as World Trade Organisation and the Act of 1911 was\nrepealed, and a new act was enacted by the government, called the Designs Act of\n2000. The Act of 2000 is in compliance with TRIPS, also called as the Agreement\non Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_Protection_under_the_Paris_Convention\"><\/span>Design Protection under the Paris Convention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Paris Convention for the protection of\nindustrial property was adopted on March 20, 1883. India is a signatory member\nof the convention, and therefore the provision of the right of priority is\napplicable on India. This means if the proprietor files an application for\nregistration in India or in any one of the signatory states. The applicant can\nfile the same application in all the signatory countries, within a period of\nsix months from the date of filling out the first application. The later\napplication will be treated as if it was filed on the same day as the first one.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_a_Registered_Design\"><\/span>Benefits of a Registered Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are the benefits available\nto a registered design:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>It\nprovides the ability to license-out;<\/li><li>Helps\nin maintaining fair market competition;<\/li><li>It\ngives the ability to sue;&nbsp;<\/li><li>It\nenhanced the commercial value of the product;<\/li><li>Gives\ngood return on investment;<\/li><li>Helps\nin legal protection against piracy;<\/li><li>Helps\nin Product differentiation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duration_of_a_Registered_Design_in_India\"><\/span>Duration of a Registered Design\nin India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A registered design in\nIndia is valid for ten years from the registration date. If the proprietor\nwants, then ten-year period can be extended to five years. For this, the\ninventor has to file Form-3 along with the required fee and submit it to the\ncontroller before the expiry of the said initial period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: In the case where\nthe claim to priority has been allowed ten years will be counted from the\npriority date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Infringement_of_a_Registered_Design\"><\/span>Infringement of a Registered\nDesign<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Section\n22<\/em> of the Design Act of 2000, talks about\nthe infringement of registered designs also can be called as piracy of a\nregistered design. The act says, if a person has fraudulently copied a\nregistered design without the inventor\u2019s person, then he has committed the offence\nof piracy under <em>Section 22<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of the infringement, the\nproprietor of the registered design has two remedies under <em>Section 22(2)(a)<\/em> and <em>Section\n22(2)(b)<\/em> of the Designs Act of 2000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cancellation_of_the_Registered_Design\"><\/span>Cancellation of the Registered Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As per <em>Section\n19<\/em> the Design act of 2000, the Controller\ncan cancel to register a design one of the following grounds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>If the design has already been registered under the act;<\/li><li>If it has been published in India or any other country\nbefore the date of registration;<\/li><li>If the design is not registerable under this Act of\n2000;<\/li><li>If the design is not an original or unique;<\/li><li>If the design is not as per definition under <em>clause (d) of section 2 <\/em>of the act.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The concept of design has\nbecome a part of our daily life. We all come across various designs that help\nus recognise a product in our everyday life. Coming up with a product design\nthat is original and the novel takes a lot of effort and hard work. An eye-appealing\ndesign will always help the proprietor to gain commercial value and customer\nrecognition. But there are many people out there to seek benefits out of\ngoodwill by copying your design. Therefore it is advisable always to register\nyour designs under <strong>the Design Act of 2000<\/strong><sup><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/ipindia.gov.in\/designs-act-2000.htm\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>. The registration will help\nyou to sue and get compensation for the act of infringement.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at the current provisions of the Designs Act of 2000, the government has outdone itself compared to previous laws. The act is much more precise and focused on acting as an umbrella for the protection of registered designs at large and aiding the promotion of competitiveness in a market economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read Our Article<\/b>: <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/online-design-registration-and-protection-in-india\/\">Design Registration And Protection In India<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In our everyday life, we all come across various designs which help us recognise a product, and these designs are not limited to a particular subject matter. These designs are used in many areas and in different forms, such as drawings or creating blue prints of an industrial setup or interior designing. In the last [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":48,"featured_media":51698,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[455],"tags":[3011],"acf":{"service_id":"390"},"authorName":"Astitva Kumar","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-27.jpg","authorDescription":"Astitva Kumar is an advocate by profession and has completed her BBA. LLB from IP University. She is an avid reader, researcher, and legal writer. 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