Supreme Court Lays Down Twin Test To Resolve Copyright–Design Conflict Under S15(2) Of Copyright Act

The Supreme Court has laid down a "twin test" to resolve copyright-design conflicts under Section 15(2) of the Copyright Act. This test aims to determine when a design registered under the Designs Act loses its copyright protection. The court's clarification provides guidance on the interplay between copyright and design laws, which often overlap in cases involving artistic works applied to industrial products. This ruling helps to prevent the misuse of copyright protection to extend the monopoly granted under design registration.