RIYADH DESIGN LAW TREATY : SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY
NEWS: India signs the Final Act of the Riyadh
Design Law Treaty
WHAT’S
IN THE NEWS?
India signed the Riyadh Design Law Treaty under WIPO
to streamline industrial design protection, benefiting startups, SMEs, and
innovators with simplified and efficient registration processes. This aligns
with India’s initiatives like the National IPR Policy and SIPP Scheme to foster
innovation and strengthen its IP ecosystem.
India
Signing the Riyadh Design Law Treaty (DLT)
About
the Treaty
- Adopted by
WIPO after two decades of negotiations.
- Harmonizes
procedural frameworks for industrial design protection, enabling easier
and more efficient registration across jurisdictions.
- Benefits
SMEs, startups, and independent designers by streamlining processes.
Key
Provisions of the DLT
- Relaxed time
limits and reinstatement of lost rights.
- Simplified
procedures for filing multiple designs, recording assignments, and
licenses.
- Promotes
electronic systems for industrial design registration and document
exchanges.
India’s
IPR Initiatives
- National IPR Policy 2016:
Comprehensive framework promoting innovation and IP protection.
- Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM): Coordinates
IPR policy implementation.
- National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission
(NIPAM):
Imparts IP awareness in educational institutions.
- SIPP Scheme: Supports
startups in protecting and managing IP assets.
What
is Intellectual Property?
- Definition: Creations of the mind,
protected by laws like patents, copyrights, and trademarks.
- Types of IP:
- Patent: Protects inventions.
- Copyright: Safeguards literary and
artistic works.
- Trademark: Distinguishes
goods/services of enterprises.
- Industrial Design: Protects
aesthetic aspects of articles.
- Geographical Indications: Highlights
origin-specific qualities of goods.
- Trade Secrets: Protects
confidential business information.
Significance
India’s move will empower startups and SMEs,
boosting innovation, competitiveness, and market growth.