Section7
The Designs Act, 2000

Publication of particulars of registered designs

In force From 11 May 2001 Act 16 of 2000 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 16 of 2000 Ministry Commerce and Industry Enacted 25 May 2000 In force 11 May 2001 Cited by 1 provision Instruments 2

Section 7 of the Designs Act, 2000 deals with publication of particulars of registered designs. The Controller shall, as soon as may be after the registration of a design, cause publication of the prescribed particulars of the design to be published in such manner as may be prescribed and thereafter the design shall be open to public inspection. The Act came into force on 11 May 2001.

The Controller shall, as soon as may be after the registration of a design, cause publication of the prescribed particulars of the design to be published in such manner as may be prescribed and thereafter the design shall be open to public inspection.

Section 7, The Designs Act, 2000 (Act 16 of 2000).

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Questions about Section 7

What does Section 7 of the Designs Act deal with?

Section 7 of the Designs Act is headed "Publication of particulars of registered designs". The Controller shall, as soon as may be after the registration of a design, cause publication of the prescribed particulars of the design to be published in such manner as may be prescribed and thereafter the design shall be open to public inspection.

How do I find court cases under Section 7 of the Designs Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Designs Act 2000 7, section 7 Designs Act 2000, section 7 of the Designs Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 7 of the Designs Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. 2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently The Designs (Amendment) Rules, 2014 (2014), then The Design Rules, 2001 (2001).

When did Section 7 of the Designs Act come into force?

Section 7 of the Designs Act, cited as Designs Act 2000 7, came into force on 11 May 2001, having been enacted on 25 May 2000. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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