India Signs Riyadh Design Law Treaty to Harmonize Global Industrial Design Registration
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Riyadh Design Law Treaty (DLT) signed by India |
| Purpose | Harmonizing industrial design registration procedures across member states |
| Adopting Body | World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) |
| Key Provisions | - Relaxed time limits- Reinstatement of lost rights- Simplified recording of assignments/licenses- Multiple designs in one application- Promotion of electronic filing systems |
| India's Role | - Signed the treaty, reaffirming commitment to equitable IP protection- Tripled design registrations in the last decade- Domestic filings increased by 120% in two years |
| Significance | Enhances efficiency, accessibility, and global cooperation in design protection |