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When Design Patents Get Cancelled ๐Ÿšซ


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๐ŸŽจ The Design Registration Nightmare

๐ŸŒŸ Imagine spending months perfecting your product design, getting it registered, and then watching a competitor tear it all down with four simple words: "This isn't actually new." Today we dive into the fascinating world of design cancellations in India!

๐Ÿ’ก What You'll Discover:

  • ๐Ÿ” Why "being first to register" doesn't always mean you win
  • โš–๏ธ The global novelty test that trips up most designers
  • ๐ŸŽฏ How small design variations can make or break your protection
  • ๐Ÿ’ผ Smart defense strategies when someone challenges your design

๐Ÿš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • ๐Ÿ’Ž J.G. Vacuum Flask Limited vs. Eagle Flask - When prior publication destroys your registration
  • โญ Crocs Inc USA vs. Liberty Shoes - How the famous shoe brand lost their design battle in Delhi High Court

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Key Legal Weapons:

  • ๐Ÿ“‹ Section 4 of Design Act 2000 - The registration killers
  • โš”๏ธ Section 19 - How to attack competitor's invalid designs
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Section 22 - The courtroom counter-attack strategy

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Whether you're protecting your own designs or challenging others, this episode reveals the insider secrets that can save or cost you millions in the design game!

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Designs ActBy Sharad Bansal