Design Act
What is design Act? The Design Act was enacted in the year 2000 . Design Act is purely a form that describes the shape, structure, configuration, pattern, ornament or composition of colors to be protected. It can be two dimensional or three dimensional or in both forms applied to any article. It also protects the visual design of any entity. It should be visible outside and can be identified by eyes. It shouldn't include any constructional features or mechanical devices that are defined in other trademarks. The design should be new, original and novel , i.e., it should be well distinguishable and uniquely identifiable by the public. That it should not be disclosed to the public or anywhere in the world before publication. The copyright of a registered design is totally 15 years. But initially, copyright in the design is registered for 10 years, which can be further extended by 5 years of making an application for renewal. Like any other...