Overview of Design Registration
From May 11, 2001, the Designs Act, 2000 came into existence and the Design Rules, 2001. Manage the Design Registration in India. As per the Designs Act, The Design Registration safeguards the features of ornamentation, configuration, pattern, composition, shape, or colors applied to the articles. Since the registration of Design tries to safeguard the Design’s visual appeal only, it doesn’t comprise any possibility. Feature that is a construction mode or an ordinary mechanical device or any artistic work that is protect under the Copyright Act or any trademark protected under.
Registration of a Design gives an exclusive right to its actual owner. This registration provides authority to the owner to use the Design for ten years; the time can be further extend for the next five years. In case of any violation, the design owner can look for legal help under the Design Act.
Documents Required to Obtain a Design Registration
Below is the list of all the crucial documents required for Design Registration:
- Submit a duly certified copy of original or certified copies of the extracts from all disclaimers;
- Proper Declarations;
- All Affidavits;
- Any other documents can be made available on the fee payment.
You should make sure to file the affidavit in paragraph form. It must include a declaration of truth and verifiability. As per the 4th schedule, the controller regulates the costs involved in the registration process.
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