About Riyadh Design Law Treaty (DLT)
- It is a landmark agreement adopted by member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) after nearly two decades of negotiations.
- The treaty aims to streamline and harmonize global design protection frameworks, emphasizing inclusivity and support for innovation.
- Key Features:
- Relaxed time limits for applications.
- Reinstatement of lost rights and correction/addition of priority claims.
- Simplified procedures for recording assignments and licenses.
- Option to file multiple designs in a single application.