Designs Act

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ The Tech Detective Story Courts Don't Want You to Know

๐ŸŒŸ Imagine you're a judge facing a massive design lawsuit where millions are at stake, but the case hinges on incredibly technical details you've never encountered. What do you do? This episode reveals the fascinating world of expert witnesses in design law!

๐Ÿ’ก What You'll Discover:

  • ๐Ÿ” How Section 66(3) of the Design Act gives courts secret weapons to find truth
  • โš–๏ธ Why originality vs. novelty can make or break a multi-million dollar case
  • ๐ŸŽฏ The strategic chess game lawyers play when expert witnesses enter the courtroom
  • ๐Ÿ’ก How "trade variations" can destroy even registered design protections

๐Ÿš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • ๐Ÿ’Ž M.S. Crocs Inc. USA vs. M.S. Liberty Shoes Limited - The footwear battle that redefined design originality
  • โญ How Delhi High Court's decision changed the game for design registration forever
  • ๐Ÿ”ง Section 19(d) and 4(a) defenses that can invalidate any design patent

๐Ÿšจ Game-Changing Insights:

  • ๐ŸŽช Why minor modifications aren't enough to claim originality anymore
  • ๐ŸŽฏ How courts distinguish between genuine innovation and copycat designs
  • โšก The strategic implications when High Court decisions become final under Section 22(4)

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Whether you're an entrepreneur protecting your designs or just curious about how justice works in our tech-driven world, this episode will completely change how you think about innovation, copying, and legal truth-finding!

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Designs ActBy Sharad Bansal