Designs Act, 2000 with Rules

The Designs Act, 2000 is a comprehensive Bare Act with comments that provides the statutory framework for protection of industrial designs in India. Enacted to safeguard the aesthetic and visual features of articles, the Act regulates registration, rights, infringement, and remedies relating to registered designs. This updated 2026 edition presents the principal Act along with the Designs Rules, 2001, as amended by the Designs (Amendment) Rules, 2021, ensuring an accurate and current reference for design law compliance and enforcement.

Key Features

• Bare Act text supported by concise and practice-oriented comments
• Includes the Designs Rules, 2001
• Updated with the Designs (Amendment) Rules, 2021
• Covers procedures for registration, cancellation, and restoration of designs
• Explains rights and remedies relating to registered designs
• Structured layout for easy reference and practical use
• Updated edition reflecting the latest notified rules
• Published by Law & Justice Publishing Co.

This book is highly useful for advocates, intellectual property practitioners, design professionals, manufacturers, startups, law students, judicial service aspirants, academicians, and legal researchers who require an authoritative and updated reference on design protection in India. Its clear presentation makes it particularly valuable for registration, enforcement, advisory work, academic study, and competitive examination preparation in intellectual property law.