# The Designs Act, 2000, Section 18: Information as to existence of copyright

- Act: The Designs Act, 2000 (Act 16 of 2000)
- In force from: 2001-05-11
- Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/designs-act-2000/section/18/

## Text

On the request of any person furnishing such information as may enable the Controller to identify the design, and on payment of the prescribed fee, the Controller shall inform such person whether the registration still exists in respect of the design, and, if so, in respect of what classes of articles, and shall state the date of registration, and the name and address of the registered proprietor.

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