WHAT IS DESIGN REGISTRATION?

• Various industrial designs are registered and protected through the process of Design Registration in India. The procedure of Design Registration is administered under the Designs Act-2000 and the corresponding Designs Rules-2001.

WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF DESIGN REGISTRATION?

• The industrial design indicates the creation of new and genuine features of that are recognised by unique shape, configuration, patterns, decoration and combination of lines or colours applied. A unique design in its finished state appeals to the eye and is judged by the clients in a positive manner. Given below are the objectives of Design Registration:
• To make effective and convenient legal system for protection of Designs in India from being misused.
• To encourage and develop creativity and originality.
• It is a necessary Compliance of Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs) Agreement between the WTO Member nations.