Can stamps. Labels, tokens, cards, be considered an article for the purpose of registration of Design?
No. Because once the alleged design i.e., ornamentation is removed only a piece of paper, metal or like material remains and the article referred ceases to exist. Article must have its existence independent of the designs applied to it. So, the design as applied to an article should be integral with the article itself.
No. Because once the alleged Design i.e., ornamentation is removed only a piece of paper, metal or like material remains and the article referred ceases to exist. Article must have its existence independent of the Designs applied to it. [Design with respect to label was held not registrable, by an Order on civil original case No. 9-D of 1963, Punjab, and High Court]. So, the Design as applied to an article should be integral with the article itself.
