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Industrial Designs –  (a) Need for Protection of Industrial Designs Industrial design protection is necessary because it encourages innovation, stops unfair competition, and gives commercial and legal benefits. 1. Encourages Creativity and Innovation Protection gives designers confidence to invest in new and attractive designs . Example: designing a new perfume bottle or mobile phone body . 2. Prevents Copying / Unfair Competition Section 22 of the Designs Act, 2000 prohibits copying of registered designs. Example: If Company A designs a unique chair and Company B copies it, Company A can sue. This ensures a fair market and protects the owner’s investment. 3. Gives Exclusive Rights (Section 11) A registered design gives the exclusive right to make, sell, or use the design for 10 years , extendable by 5 more years under Section 11(2) . Example: Exclusive rights on a new car body design . 4. Increases Commercial Value Attractive designs improve product de...