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Certificate Course on IP in Music Industry (27th September to 19th October 2025)- The IP Press

August 16, 2025 admin 0

Are you captivated by the magic of music and intrigued by the legal frameworks that protect and shape this ever-evolving industry? If so, we have […]

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Celebrating Innovation: Launch of Our AI & IP Law Newsletter | The IP Press |

August 15, 2025 admin 0

Greetings from The IP Press. The IP Press proudly launches its first ever Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Rights Newsletter this Independence Day — a […]

Free Certificate Course on Basics of IPR | Dates: 30th August – 7th September 2025

August 12, 2025 admin 0

About the course Intellectual property is the currency of the tech world. The pharmaceutical patent for Lipitor generated over $100 billion in revenue, the copyright […]

Making a Case for Copyrighting Astrological Readings

September 16, 2025 admin 0

Introduction Astrology- especially the Vedic astrology (Jyotisha) practiced in India- connects mathematics, mythology, and spirituality into a unique intellectual endeavour. An astrologer begins with exact […]

Reforming the Rules of the Game: A Legal Analysis of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025

September 12, 2025 admin 0

On 18th August 2025, the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 received the President’s assent and came into force as the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. […]

Labubu and the Law: Fashion, Fast Fashion, and IP Protection

September 7, 2025 admin 0

Introduction: From Viral Trend to Legal Battleground Pop Mart introduced the world to Labubu, as quirky little collectible that soon became both a viral sensation […]

Painting the Town Red? Not Without Exide’s Permission

September 4, 2025 admin 0

Introduction In a landmark trade dress infringement case, the Calcutta High Court, in Exide Industries Ltd. v. Amara Raja Energy and Mobility Ltd., reaffirmed the […]

Crash Course on Patent Agent Exam, 2026 (1st November 2025- 14th December 2025)- The IP Press

September 2, 2025 admin 0

Dates: 1st November 2025- 14 December 2025Weekend live sessions from industry experts! About the Course: This Crash Course on Patent Agent Exam, 2026 is designed to […]

The Challenges of Trademarking Taste in India: Legal Barriers and Future Possibilities

September 2, 2025 admin 0

Short summary – Taste, from kitchen staples to luxury experiences, serves as a remarkable identifier of brands. This article discusses the challenges in trademarking taste […]

The Founder’s Blueprint: How an IP Audit Secures Your Startup’s Future

August 28, 2025 admin 0

In a world driven by relentless innovation, your startup’s most valuable assets are likely not found on a balance sheet. They are the patents securing […]

From Holdout to Payout: Delhi HC’s Landmark FRAND Ruling in Dolby v. Lava

August 26, 2025 admin 0

The 10 July 2025 decision given by the Delhi High Court in Dolby International AB & Anr v. Lava International Ltd by Justice Amit Bansal […]

Battle of Panchagavya and Patent: Combating for Traditional Knowledge in IP Regime

August 23, 2025 admin 0

Introduction Traditional knowledge (TK) is a type of intellectual property but also possesses distinct attributes. Unlike conventional intellectual property, TK encompasses the skills, practices, and […]

Remix, Reuse, or Rip-off? Rethinking Copyright and Cultural Exceptions in India’s Music Industry

August 20, 2025 admin 0

ABSTRACT: In this era of digitization and viral content creation, Indian music industry stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation. A resurgence of remixing […]

Protecting the Intangible: Rethinking Intellectual Property Strategies for AI Systems

August 16, 2025 admin 0

Introduction Disruptive technologies like AI provide fascinating solutions to long term problems but bring unique challenges with them. In the AI development industry, protection of […]

CULTURAL APPROPRIATION VERSUS CULTURAL APPRECIATION: THE CASE OF THE PRADA-KOLHAPURI CHAPPAL

August 13, 2025 admin 0

INTRODUCTION In Kolhapur, sandal-making is an inherited craft that has been a part of the lives of the locals for generations. Many craftsmen here belong […]

McDonalds Struck a Blow Against McPatel: A battle of Fries

August 8, 2025 admin 0

As local businesses start and expand, the big global giants strike a blow on them to restrict their operations and try to establish their monopoly […]

Analysing Duality of Protection under Copyright Act and Design Act

August 4, 2025 admin 0

Introduction Intellectual property rights (IPR) have transformed the way people perceive creative intellectual work. IPR is an amalgamation of various distinct rights, which sometimes overlap […]

Prompt. Generate. Infringe? Midjourney and the War for Creative Control

July 30, 2025 admin 0

A micro start-up of Sans Frangois, with less than a dozen staff members and reportedly $300 million in revenue in 2024, is now facing a […]

Reputation Laundering in Bollywood: How Law Firms Manage Celebrity Scandals

July 30, 2025 admin 0

Abstract In an industry where perception is currency, the reputation of a celebrity can rise or fall in mere minutes. Bollywood, like other global entertainment […]

Trade Dress Infringement and Brand Distinctiveness: Bombay High Court’s ruling in Marico Limited v. Zee Hygiene

July 24, 2025 admin 0

Keywords: Trade Dress, Artistic work, Passing-off, Distinctiveness, Goodwill, Introduction In this modern era of digital economy, a brand’s distinctiveness and visual identity plays a huge […]

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'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

The Trademark Act of 1999 provides for Absolute grounds of refusal:

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

India is a member of:

In "quid-pro-quo", quo stands for:

The letters 'ND' in the term 'FRAND' for SEP licensing mean:

Beyonce and Jay Z were recently sued for copyright infringement for which of their song?

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

An important consideration for the grant of a patent of an invention is:

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

The time limit for filing PCT National phase application in India is:

Number of classes of ‘works’ under Indian Copyright Law:

A patentee has a right to claim damages for infringement from date of:

The term "patent troll" was coined by the staff of which company?

Who is appointed as the WIPO's next Director-General on May 8, 2020, by the consensus of the member states of the (WIPO):

The Protection of Plant Variety and Farmers Right Act, 2001 (PPVFR Act) received the assent of President on:

'Prior art' in patent law includes

A request for Foreign Filing License shall be disposed of by the Indian patent office within:

Slogans/ Short phrases can be protected under:

The letters ‘FR’ in the term ‘FRAND’ for SEP licensing stands for:

Rights conferred by registration are subject to prior user rights under the Trademark Act of 1999

What does a trademark protect?

The 2017 movie Raabta was alleged to be a copy of the Telugu movie:

Rights conferred by registration are subject to prior user rights under the Trademark Act of 1999

The minimum term of patent protection required as per TRIPS is:

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

Singer Adele was sued for copyright infringement of which of her song?

Which of the following is not patentable under the Patents Act of 1970?

Prior art search includes:

The Indian Trademark Act of 1999 provides for Absolute grounds of refusal:

A "3-D shape" of a product can be protected under:

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

Taylor Swift was sued for copyright infringement for which of her song?

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) was established in the year:

Before the Copyright Act, 1957 (amended in 2012), which statute governed the copyright
laws in India?

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

Pre-grant opposition before the Indian Patent Office can be filed by:

Economic rights to performers for their performances fixed in audio-visual fixations were given in which international agreement?

What is the period of protection of copyright granted in USA and UK?

This sound mark belongs to whom:

https://storage.googleapis.com/theippress/2020/06/0cfa0277-media.wav

Ariana Grande faced Copyright Infringement lawsuit in January 2020 for which of her song?

The Central Government reviews the Secrecy directions under Indian patent act at the intervals of:

 

 

The copyright over a photograph lasts for:

Economic Rights under the Indian Copyright Act of 1957 are enumerated under:

Which was the first country to have a full-fledged copyright statute?

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

The popular symbol for copyright ‘©’ originated in which country?

"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

The first legislation in India relating to patents was enacted in:

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

Which of these is a geographical indication?

Can Disney sue a cakemaker for making an “Elsa” inspired cake?

Can tattoos be copyrighted in India?

Hint: Did you know Shahrukh Khan’s tattoo in Don2 was copyrighted?

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

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