Industrial Designs Act, 2001

Infringement actionable by registered proprietor.

57.—(1) An infringement of the design right is actionable by the registered proprietor of the design.

(2) No proceedings shall be taken in respect of an infringement committed before the date on which the certificate of registration of the design under this Act is granted.

(3) In an action for infringement of the design right under this section, all relief by way of damages, injunction, account of profits or otherwise is available to the plaintiff as it is available in respect of the infringement of any other property right.