This legislative Comment is written by Palak Bharadwaj, a 4th year B.A.LL.B. student at Dr. Hari Singh Gaur University, she is a passionate student with ability to simplify complex legal concepts.
ABSTRACT
A design is anything that is applied to an article; it is not an item in and of itself. It must be supplied as completed goods to the manufacturer. By offering a legislative framework for the preservation of designs, the Design Act is essential to preserving the aesthetic appeal of industrial goods. Articles’ aesthetic rights are governed by the Industrial Design Act, which makes sure that unique and creative designs aren’t stolen or used for commercial purposes without permission. As part of an all-encompassing legal framework, the Copyright Act of 1988 also offers overlapping protection for specific creative designs. Design registration is explicitly covered by India’s Design Act, 2000, which gives designers the ability to get exclusive rights to their original creations. Under the Design Act of 2000, a design can be registered by submitting an application to the Controller of Designs, which will then be reviewed, published, and, if all requirements are satisfied, certified. When combined, these legal tools seek to safeguard intellectual property, foster innovation, and elevate industrial design’s aesthetics.
