Industrial designs refer to creative activity which result in the ornamental or formal appearance of a product and design right refers to a novel or original design that is accorded to the proprietor of a validly registered design. Industrial designs are an element of intellectual property. Under the TRIPS Agreement, minimum standards of protection of industrial designs have been provided for. As a developing country, India has already amended its national legislation to provide for these minimal standards Design Registration Bangalore.

The essential purpose of design law it to promote and protect the design element of industrial production. It is also intended to promote innovative activity in the field of industries. The existing legislation on industrial designs in India is contained in the New Designs Act, 2000 and this Act will serve its purpose well in the rapid changes in technology and international developments. India has also achieved a mature status in the field of industrial designs and in view of globalization of the economy, the present legislation is aligned with the changed technical and commercial scenario and made to conform to international trends in design administration Design Registration Bangalore.

In India, the Designs Act, 1911 was enacted to grant protection to designs. On account of considerable progress made in the arena of science and technology, there has been an irresistible need to make amendments in the existing legal system for the protection of industrial designs so as to ensure effective protection to registered designs. The Designs Bill, 1999 was placed in Parliament in order to balance the competitive environment as well as to ensure that the law does not unnecessarily extend protection beyond what is necessary to create the required incentive for the design activity. The Bill received the assent of the President on May 25,2000. Under the new, "Registered Designs Regulation, 2000", it is possible to register fonts and typefaces by registered designs right Design Registration Bangalore.

The present Guide explains the law and procedures relating to the designs in India under the Designs Act, 2000. The address of the Design & Patent Office is also given. We have tried to present an overview of the Designs Act focusing attention on designs registration, protection, infringement of registered designs and remedies against the infringement of designs in the light of latest case laws. Form of Application for registration of design and other related forms are also given by way of Appendices Design Registration Bangalore.