Industrial Designs Act, 2001

Chapter 6

Exceptions to Design Right Protection

Acts permitted.

48.—(1) The design right is not infringed by—

(a) acts done privately and for non-commercial purposes,

(b) acts done for experimental purposes, or

(c) acts of reproduction for the purposes of making citations or of teaching, provided that such acts are compatible with fair trade practice and do not unduly prejudice the normal exploitation of the design, and that mention is made of the source.

(2) The design right is not infringed by—

(a) use of equipment on ships and aircraft registered outside the State where these temporarily enter the State,

(b) the importation into the State of spare parts and accessories for the purpose of repairing such craft, or

(c) the execution of repairs on such craft.