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Salient Features Of The Designs Act, 2000

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Therefore, many acts govern several IPRs one of which includes the Designs Act,2000. The Designs Act, 2000 is one such act. The Designs Act came into effect on 25th May 2000. Since then, several other acts came up as well, but finally, in 2000 the designs act was established. This blog explains all its salient features.

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Industrial Design under The Design Act, 2000

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The Designs Act, 2000 (“the Act”), is a complete code in itself and protection under it is totally statutory in nature. It is used to classify goods for the purposes of the registration of industrial designs which further helps in design searches. It protects the visual design of objects that are not purely utilitarian.

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Copyright Registration in India Online

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Complete Guide to Copyright Registration in India Online : Protect Your Creative Work In todays digital era, copyright protection has become essential for creators across the world. In India, the Copyright Act, 1957 governs the registration and protection of creative works. Why is Copyright Registration Important in India?

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Choosing the Right Intellectual Property Protection

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Image Sources: Shutterstock] Key Features: Registration of trademark is mandatory for protection against infringement, but not against passing off. Registration is not mandatory, but recommended. Registration of patent is mandatory. Key Features: Registration of design is mandatory under the Designs Act, 2000.

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Registration and Protection Of Industrial Design In India

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Designs are advantageous assets that can be protected only if registered under the Designs Act, 2000. In this blog we will talk about the process of registration and what type of protection is provided under the designs act. ADVANTAGES OF DESIGN REGISTRATION. REGISTRATION PROCESS OF DESIGN IN INDIA . PROTECTION OF DESIGN.

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Analysing the Riyadh Design Law Treaty in the Indian Context

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It will also mention one of the key issues with the current Designs Act, 2000 , as it may be a good opportunity to strengthen the legal framework around industrial designs in the country. Indian Design Law and Compliance with the Locarno Classification India’s design law is governed by the Designs Act, 2000.

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Getting your Trade Marks Registration in Oman

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The Law on Trademarks was updated in 2000 by Royal Decree 38/2000, which sets out specific rules as to which trademarks may be registered and provides a list of permitted trademarks. The registration of a trademark provides protection for 10 years, after which time the registration may be renewed. Filing requirements.