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Industrial Designs: Subject Matter of Protection and Requirements 1. Introduction Industrial designs are aesthetic aspects of products , such as shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation, or color. They enhance the visual appeal of products and can influence consumer choice. Protecting industrial designs encourages creativity, innovation, and fair competition in industries. In India, industrial designs are protected under the Designs Act, 2000 . 2. Subject Matter of Protection The subject matter refers to the types of designs and features eligible for legal protection under the Designs Act, 2000. Section 2(d) of the Designs Act defines a design as: “Features of shape, configuration, pattern or ornament or composition of lines or colours applied to any article, which in the finished article appeal to and are judged solely by the eye.” elements eligible for protection: Shape or Configuration: Three-dimensional features of a product (e.g., bottle shape, furniture ...