November 2025

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 30 nov 2025

Designer's work requires protection as it is part of intellectual property (IP) and for this they have to register and obtain patent. But this vary depending upon jurisdiction. According to the World Intellectual Propery Organization (WIPO) website (wipo.int), the objective of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty (RDLT) is to streamline the procedures for design protection. By making the procedures less complex and more predictable, the RDLT helps designers to protect their work both in home markets and abroad. The treaty was adopted on 22 November 2024. The Riyadh Design Law Treaty consists of 34 articles (the Treaty) and 18 rules (the Regulations). The Treaty creates an Assembly of the Contracting Parties, which may amend the Regulations, establishing a dynamic framework for the development of design law. Legal consultants, Dhruv Mathur and Shivam Malvi of S.S. Rana & Co., explain the provisions of the treaty and how India's design and IP ecosystem will be effected by signing RDLT's Final Act. Key provisions of the treaty include - Alignment of procedures; Consolidated design submissions (Article 9); Reinstatement of lost rights and extension of missed deadlines (Article 14); Extended periods of publications (Article 10); Grace period for filing in case of disclosure (Article 7); Restoration of rights (Article 16); Protection of partial design; Correction of a mistake (Article 23); Traditional knowledge (Article 4). Explaining the impact of design registration in India, authors say, 'The signing of the Riyadh Law Treaty represents a crucial advancement for India in strengthening its intellectual property framework, fostering innovation, and assisting designers in safeguarding their creations more effectively. The treaty is anticipated to encourage international collaboration and offer Indian designers increased opportunities to exhibit their work on a global stage. By aligning with global standards, India seeks to draw foreign investments and improve its standing in the international design market. This initiative is also expected to stimulate local innovation and creativity, thereby contributing to the country's economic development as the treaty is implemented.' Read on...

Live Law: India Signs Final Act Of Riyadh Design Law Treaty: A Milestone For Industrial Design Protection
Authors: Dhruv Mathur, Shivam Malvi

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Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 28 nov 2025

India's real GDP growth increased to 7.8% in Q1 FY26 as compared to 7.4% in Q4 FY25. Household consumption rose to 7% from 6% and government spending also accelerated. Prof. Yashvir Tyagi of the Department of Economics at Lucknow University (Uttar Pradesh), says, 'I believe the performance shown by the Indian economy has exceeded expectations...It also indicates that despite various challenges, the Indian economy remains one of the fastest-growing ones in the world.' Prof. Suresh G. Paradva of the Department of Economics at Saurashtra University (Rajkot, Gujarat), citing good monsoon and increase in agricultural production as drivers for GDP growth, says, 'Three sectors are key in strengthening the country's GDP - agriculture, industry and services - and all showed robust performance in Q1 which is an encouraging sign.' Read on...

GreatAndhra.com: Indian economy exceeds all expectations: Experts
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