Central Act
The Designs Act, 2000
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to protection of designs.
| Act number | 16 of 2000 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 2000-05-25 |
| In force from | 2001-05-11 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| Department | Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade |
| Sections | 48 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- The Boilers Act, 2025
- The Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017
- The National Institutes of Design Act, 2014
- The Special Economic Zones Act, 2005
- The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000
- The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
- The Trade Marks Act, 1999
- The Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992
Questions this page answers
When did the The Designs Act, 2000 come into force?
It came into force on 2001-05-11, having been enacted on 2000-05-25.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade).
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