Section 14: Representation .-(1) The four copies of the design required by rule 11 shall be exactly similar drawings, photographs, tracings or other representations [including computer graphics] of the design or shall be specimens of the design

Q: What does Section 14 of The Designs Rules, 2001 (TDR) deal with?

Section 14 TDR pertains to "Representation .-(1) The four copies of the design required by rule 11 shall be exactly similar drawings, photographs, tracings or other representations [including computer graphics] of the design or shall be specimens of the design". It is part of the The Designs Rules, 2001, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 14 of The Designs Rules, 2001 (TDR) governs representation .-(1) The four copies of the design required by rule 11 shall be exactly similar drawings, photographs, tracings or other representations [including computer graphics] of the design or shall be specimens of the design. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 14 TDR still in force?

Yes, Section 14 of the The Designs Rules, 2001 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 14 TDR?

धारा 14 TDR is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 14 of the The Designs Rules, 2001. Section 14 of The Designs Rules, 2001 (TDR) governs representation .-(1) The four copies of the design required by rule 11 shall be exactly similar drawings, photographs, tracings or other representations [including computer graphics] of the design or shall be specimens of the design. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 14 TDR?

Dhara 14 TDR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 14 of the The Designs Rules, 2001. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 14 of The Designs Rules, 2001 (TDR) governs representation .-(1) The four copies of the design required by rule 11 shall be exactly similar drawings, photographs, tracings or other representations [including computer graphics] of the design or shall be specimens of the design. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 14 of The Designs Rules, 2001?

Cite as: "Section 14, The Designs Rules, 2001 (TDR)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Designs Rules, 2001, § 14 (India).

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(2)

When a design is to be applied to a set, each representation accompanying the application shall show all the various arrangements in which it is proposed to apply the design to the articles included in the set.

(3)

[Each representation of the design whether to be applied to a single article or to a set, shall be on durable paper of A4 size (210 mm x 296.9 mm (and not on cardboard) and shall appear on one side only of the paper. The figure or figures shall be placed in an upright position on the sheet in size in which the details are clearly visible. When more figures than one are shown, these shall, where possible, be on one or more sheets, and each shall be designated (e.g., perspective view; front perspective view; front view; side view), etc.] [ Substituted by S.O. 1460(E), dated 17.6.2008 (w.e.f. 17.6.2008).]

(4)

When a design is to be applied to a set, any doubt whether the given articles do or do not constitute a set shall be determined by the Controller.

(5)

If the specimens are not, in the opinion of the Controller, suitable for record in the office they shall be replaced by representations.

(6)

Where words, letters or numerals are not of the essence of the design, they shall be removed from the representations or specimens; where they are of the essence of the design, the Controller may require the insertion of a disclaimer of any right to their exclusive use.

(7)

Each representation of a design, which consists of a repeating surface pattern, shall show the complete pattern and a sufficient portion of the repeat in length and width, and shall not be of less size than [* * *] [ The figures and words " 5 by 4 inches or " omitted by S.O. 1460(E), dated 17.6.2008 (w.e.f. 17.6.2008).] 13.00 centimeters by 10.00 centimeters.

(8)

If the name or representations of living persons appear on a design the Controller shall, if he so requires, be furnished with consents from such persons before proceeding to register the design. In the case of deceased person, the Controller may call for consent from the legal representative before proceeding with registration of the design on which the names or representations appear.

(9)

[ Photographs shall be pasted on the representation sheets firmly only with the help of strong adhesive, not by any other means including stapler pin and cellotape.

(10)

Where photographs are used in the representation sheets, one of the four copies of the representation sheets shall not be covered with cellophane/tracing papers, or any other papers.] [ Inserted by S.O. 1460(E), dated 17.6.2008 (w.e.f. 17.6.2008). ]