# The Designs Act, 2000, Section 20: Designs to bind Government

- 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/20/

## Text

A registered design shall have to all intents the like effect as against the Government as it has against any person and the provisions of Chapter XVII of the Patents Act, 1970 (39 of 1970) shall apply to registered designs as they apply to patents.

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