Registration and protection of new or original designs — features of shape, configuration, pattern or ornament applied to an article — for ten years extendable by five.
Features of shape, configuration, pattern, ornament or composition of lines or colours applied to any article by an industrial process which appeal to and are judged solely by the eye; excludes modes of construction, trade marks and artistic works.
A design that is not new or original, has been disclosed to the public in India or elsewhere, is not significantly distinguishable from known designs, or comprises scandalous matter shall not be registered.
Registration confers copyright in the design for ten years, extendable by five years on application.
Applying the design or a fraudulent or obvious imitation to any article for sale without licence — liable to pay up to ₹25,000 per contravention (₹50,000 aggregate) or to a suit for damages and injunction; the defendant may plead any revocation ground.
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