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Design protection

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Industrial Designs -Design Protection & Originality

This article examines the criteria for industrial design protection in India, highlighting the importance of substantial originality and novelty. It references key legal standards and judgments, guiding readers…

Intellepedia · 17 May 2019

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…

Gaurav Mishra · 23 Apr 2019

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…

Intellepedia · 7 Mar 2019

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…

Intellepedia · 24 Feb 2019

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…

Intellepedia · 26 Nov 2018

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,…

Intellepedia · 12 Nov 2018

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…

Intellepedia · 10 Nov 2015