Designs Act, 2000 alongwith Rules, 2001

This authoritative edition combines the full text of the Designs Act, 2000 with the Designs Rules, 2001 (including amendment history where relevant) in a compact, user-friendly format for legal and operational use. It covers definitions and eligibility for protection, application and examination procedures before the Controller of Designs, registration certificates, the term and renewal of design protection, assignment and licensing, remedies for infringement, and the statutory interplay with copyright in artistic works. Practical annexures include statutory forms, sample application checklists, schedule of classes, and a chronology of key amendments and notifications (e.g., amendments aligning classification with international systems). This edition bridges statute and practice: IP lawyers will find ready reference for drafting and litigation, corporates and design houses can follow step-by-step filing and renewal workflows, and students benefit from a clear, indexed presentation of core design law in India. Compact, accurate and practice-oriented, the book is a one-stop legal resource for all stakeholders in the Indian design ecosystem.