Designs Act

Design Registration Secret That Costs Millions πŸ’Ž


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πŸ’Ž The Million-Dollar Marking Mistake

🌟 Imagine spending years perfecting your design, getting it registered, only to discover that one tiny missing detail makes it legally worthless when someone copies it. This episode reveals the shocking truth about design marking requirements that most creators don't know!

πŸ’‘ What You'll Discover:

  • πŸ” The four magic words that protect your design (and what happens if you forget them)
  • βš–οΈ Why registered doesn't always mean protected - the marking loophole everyone misses
  • 🎯 How a simple oversight can make winning infringement cases nearly impossible
  • πŸ’° The specific exemptions that could save you from marking requirements

πŸš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • πŸ’Ž M.S. Crocs Inc, USA vs. Liberty Shoes Limited - When compliance failures destroy your rights
  • ⭐ Marico vs. Raj Oil - How legal requirements can make or break your case

⚑ The Shocking Reality:

Under Section 11 of the Design Act 2000, missing proper marking can mean zero damages even when someone blatantly copies your registered design. Learn the exact words ('Registered', 'Regd', 'RD', or registration number) that stand between you and losing everything!

πŸŽ™οΈ This episode could save you from the costliest mistake in design protection - don't let a simple marking oversight destroy years of creative work!

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Designs ActBy Sharad Bansal