Section 5 of DA, 2000 : Section 5: Application For Registration Of Designs

Explanation using Example

Imagine that Sarah, an entrepreneur, has created a new and unique pattern for tablecloths that has never been published or used in any country. She believes that her design could be commercially successful and wants to protect it legally from being copied. To do this, she decides to register the design under The Designs Act, 2000.

Following Section 5(1), Sarah submits an application to the Controller, claiming to be the proprietor of her new tablecloth design. She ensures that her design is not against public order or morality. The Controller, in turn, sends her application to an examiner to check if the design meets the criteria for registration.

According to Section 5(2),...

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