05-Jan-2023   

As per Indian Law, under the Design Act of 2000, Industrial Design protection is a type of intellectual property right

As per Indian Law, under the Design Act of 2000, Industrial Design protection is a type of intellectual property right that gives the exclusive right to make, sell, and use articles that embody the protected design, to selected people only. Industrial Design protection is provided for a shape, configuration, surface pattern, color, or line (or a combination of these), which, when applied to a functional article, produces or increases aesthetics, and improves the visual appearance of the design, be it a two-dimensional or a three-dimensional article. It should be original novel, applicable to a functional article, visible on a finished article, non-obvious and non-publication or disclosure of the design. Design Protection rights are provided for a period of 10 years. They can then be renewed once for an additional period of 5 years. Design protection provides geographical rights, like Patents and Trademarks do.