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Industrial Designs -Design Protection & Originality

When it comes to registering industrial designs there is a lot of confusion as to what can be registered, and what cannot. Although it is...

Differentiating Patents and Industrial Designs

The article analyses the differences between patents and industrial designs as forms of intellectual property in India. It examines legal definitions, protection criteria, statutory frameworks, and clarifies common misconceptions, providing a structured comparison for better understanding.

Basics of Industrial Designs

This article explores the essentials of industrial design protection in India, including its legal basis, registration criteria, and procedural steps. It offers practical insights for businesses and creators aiming to safeguard their product designs in a competitive market.

Overlapping IP Protection: Call for Caution

Overlapping IP protection has become common, leading to both expanded rights for owners and reduced benefits for the public. This post analyses the Indian legal framework and calls for legislative caution regarding overlaps in copyright, trademark, and industrial design protection.

Designing Around Designs

This post objectively examines design infringement in India, outlining exclusive rights of design holders and the substantial similarity test. It also provides practical guidance for designers seeking to avoid infringement by designing around registered designs.

Filing Design Applications in India

The post examines the legal framework and procedural steps for filing design applications in India under the Indian Designs Act. It discusses eligibility criteria, documentation, online filing process, and the importance of design protection for various industries.

Working of Patents – Stakeholder Meeting, Huawei, InterDigital Patent Licensing, National IP awards, Design Tip and other news

This update covers Indian patent statistics, stakeholder consultations on working of patents, and recent news on patent licensing and infringement. It also includes information on the National IP Awards and design protection strategies.

Design Infringement in the Automobile Industry

This article explores key judicial decisions on design infringement in the automobile industry, focusing on registration, novelty, and the limits of design protection. It objectively analyses how courts interpret design validity and infringement, offering clarity on industrial design law in India.