Summary
In Atomberg Technologies Pvt. Ltd. v. Stove Kraft Ltd. (Comm. Appeal (L) 14941/2026), a Division Bench of the Bombay High Court restored an interim injunction against Stove Kraft's Pigeon 'Fan-tastic' ceiling fan. It held that the visual 'eye test' is the main test for novelty, originality and infringement under the Designs Act, 2000, set aside the single judge's refusal of interim relief, and restored the appointment of the Court Receiver. The ruling shows how a registered design can stop a look-alike product quickly.
| Who is affected | Consumer product, appliance and D2C brands whose product shape or look is easy to copy, and manufacturers launching similar-looking products. |
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| What to do | Register the design of a new product before you launch or show it publicly; design protection in India lasts up to 15 years. Competitors should check registered designs before releasing a look-alike product. |
| Source | Bombay High Court (reported by LiveLaw) |
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