Court Rules GUIs Eligible for Design Registration : No More Blanket Rejections

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The Calcutta High Court clarified that GUIs are not per se excluded from design registration under the Designs Act, 2000, strengthening GUI protection in India.

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Madras High Court provides clarity on Proof of Right, says date of assignment and date of declaration are different.

The Madras High Court clarified the distinction between assignment and declaration dates for proof of right under Section 7(2) of the Patents Act. This ruling guides applicants and controllers on procedural objections in Indian patent applications.

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