Summary
The post examines prominent examples of registered industrial designs in India within the food, vehicle, and watch industries. It explains the classification system under Indian industrial design law, highlighting the relevant classes and sub-classes for each industry. The analysis clarifies the scope of legal protection for designs, specifically addressing distinctions such as those between product design and packaging. Authored by Ryan Mendonca, the post provides a factual overview of the registration process and its implications for intellectual property protection in India. Readers are also encouraged to review Dr. Kalyan's note on Indian Intellectual Property for further insights.
This post presents examples of famous and well-known designs filed and registered in the food, vehicle, and watch industries under India’s industrial design law.
Food Industry Designs — Class 01
Under the industrial design law in India, designs related to foodstuffs are covered under Class 01, which includes fruits, vegetables, cheeses, butter and butter substitutes, other dairy produce, butchers’ meat (including pork products), fish, and animal foodstuffs under different sub-classes. This sub-class does not include packaging, which is covered by Class 09. The examples in this part specifically relate to Class 01-01, which covers bakers’ products, biscuits, pastry, macaroni and other cereal products, chocolates, confectionery, and ices.
Vehicle Industry Designs — Class 12
Class 12 covers means of transport or hoisting, including vehicles drawn by animals, handcarts, wheelbarrows, ships and boats, aircraft and space vehicles, tractors, cycles and motorcycles, special-purpose vehicles, road vehicle trailers, elevators, and hoists for loading or conveying under various sub-classes. Sub-class 12-08 specifically deals with designs of motor cars, buses, and lorries.
Watch Industry Designs — Class 10
Watches, clocks, and alarm clocks, as well as other time-measuring instruments and measuring instruments, apparatus, and devices are protected under Class 10. This class also includes instruments, apparatus, and devices for checking, security, or testing, such as fire alarms, burglar alarms, and various other detectors.
Disclaimer
This article is for general information and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult a qualified attorney before acting on any matter discussed here.