Can design registered in India be cancelled on ground that it was registered abroad? Calcutta High Court

In a recent judgment by Justice Ravi Krishan Kapur of the High Court at Calcutta, a significant legal precedent has been set regarding cancellation of registered designs under the Designs Act, 2000. The case, titled "Paresh Ajitkumar Kapoor vs. Controller of Patents and Designs and Ors.", delves into the complexities of design registration and the crucial concept of prior publication. The case revolves around Paresh Ajitkumar Kapoor, a designer and…