Can a Controller’s decision refusing the registration of a design passed in respect of an application be appealed/ challenged?

Yes, it is possible to appeal/ challenge a Controller’s decision refusing registration of a design. An appeal lies to the High Court against an order passed by the Controller refusing registration of a design. Every appeal shall be made within three months of the date of the order of the Controlle...

Yes, it is possible to have a telephonic hearing with the Controller. However, it is subject to the discretion of the Controller....

The Design Office has been consistently taking a stand that dotted lines in the drawings are not permissible. In case the drawings are filed along with dotted lines, the Controller may require: (i) removal of dotted lines; (ii) conversion of dotted lines to solid lines....