September 12, 2026

Section 35 – Designs Act: Refusal to Register a Design in Certain Cases

Designs Act, 2000 — back to Table of Contents

Section 35. Refusal to register a design in certain cases.

(1) The Controller may refuse to register a design of which the use would, in his opinion, be contrary to public order or morality.

(2) An appeal shall lie to the High Court from an order of the Controller under this section.