The document discusses Indian design registration. It defines a design as the visual appearance or ornamentation of an object. To be registered, a design must not be dictated solely by technical function and must not be an artistic or literary work. The registration process involves filing an application that is examined for compliance with requirements before the design is accepted for publication or refused. Benefits of registration include exclusive rights over the design for an initial 10-year period that can be renewed for 5 more years. Infringement of a registered design without permission is considered piracy.