Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade Proposes Amendments to Designs Act to Align with Global Best Practices

India, Jan. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has released a Concept Note proposing amendments to the Designs Act, 2000, with the objective of modernising India's design protection framework and aligning it with international best practices. The Concept Note also proposes India's accession to the Riyadh Design Law Treaty (DLT) and the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs (Hague Agreement).

In line with the Prime Minister's vision of "Design in India, Design for the World", the proposed amendments seek to ensure that India's design law remains relevant in an evolving landscape characterised by digital innovation, virtual products and immersive consumer experiences.

Key proposals outlined in the Concept Note include:

The Concept Note provides a broad overview of the proposed amendments. DPIIT has invited comments and suggestions from stakeholders on the proposals contained therein to facilitate further deliberations and detailed development of the amendments.

The Concept Note is available on the official website of DPIIT for public consultation and can be accessed through

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