🎨 The Design Law Paradox That Confuses Everyone

🌟 Picture this: You combine several existing design elements to create something new, register it successfully, and then someone copies your registered design. Can they escape by saying "I just mixed old stuff too"? The answer will surprise you!

💡 What You'll Discover:

• 🔍 How "mosaicking" works in Indian design law - mixing old elements to create new designs
• ⚖️ Why the Designs Act 2000 allows registration of combined elements but protects against copying
• 🎯 The crucial difference between creating a design and defending against infringement claims
• ✨ Why "overall visual impact" is the ultimate judge in design disputes

🚀 Real Cases Discussed:

• 💎 Rotella Auto-Components case - The landmark ruling on visual appeal and originality
• ⭐ Ambro Food Products case - The biscuit design dispute that clarified mosaicking defenses

🎯 Key Legal Insights:

• 📋 Section 19 of the Designs Act - The proper way to challenge design registrations
• ⚡ Section 22 - How infringement cases actually work in practice
• 🏛️ Why High Court transfer becomes necessary in complex validity disputes

🎙️ Whether you're a designer, business owner, or just curious about intellectual property, this episode reveals the fascinating contradictions in design law that could save or sink your creative ventures!