What is meant by classification of goods under the Design Rules,2001?
In the third Schedule of Design Rules, 2001 the classification of goods has been mentioned. Only one class number is to be mentioned in one particular application. This classification has been made on the basis of Articles on which the design is applied. Practical Example: If the design is applied to a fruits and vegetables it will be classified under class 01-02. Similarly if the design is applied to a Fan, it will be classified in class 03-04. Subsequent application by the same proprietor for registration of same or similar design applied to any article of the same class is possible, but period of registration will be valid only upto period of previous registration of same design.
