Protecting the soul of India: traditional and tribal designs under the Indian Designs Act, 2000

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the implications of the Indian Designs Act, 2000 on traditional and tribal designs.
• Legal analysis of the Indian Designs Act, 2000
• Review of traditional and tribal design characteristics
• Comparative examination of intellectual property protection
• Identified gaps in protection of traditional designs
• Proposed recommendations for legal reforms
• Enhanced awareness of cultural heritage preservation needs