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Hear Less, Grant More: A Welcome Trend in Patent Practice

July 10, 2025 admin 0

The patent office recently introduced the tools to access granted patents without a hearing and refusals without a hearing. The provisions for granting and refusing […]

Certificate Course on AI and IP Laws (19th July – 3rd August 2025)- The IP Press

June 10, 2025 admin 0

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the intersection between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property (IP). It is designed for law students to understand […]

Patentability of Computer-Related Invention: Disparate Treatment of Similar Categories

June 2, 2025 admin 0

CRI Blog Series Part 2 I.       Introduction In the previous blog, the position regarding technical effect and technical contribution has been analysed. The logical question […]

Patentability of Computer-Related Invention: Test of Technical Effect and Technical Contribution

June 2, 2025 Krishnam Goyal 0

CRI Blog Series Blog 1 I.       Introduction The Indian Patent Office has recently published the Draft Guidelines for Computer-Related Invention, 2025.[1] The discussion for patentability […]

The Metaverse Patent Wars: Ownership, Access, and User Rights in Virtual Realities

March 31, 2025 admin 0

Welcome to the Metaverse Imagine a world where you could be in two different places at the same time, where you exist in two different […]

Crash Course on Patent Agent Exam, 2025: Specialized training for Paper II (14th December 2024- 05 January 2025)- The IP Press

December 9, 2024 admin 0

Dates: 14th December 2024- 05 January 2025Weekend live sessions from industry experts! About the Course: This Crash Course on Patent Agent Exam, 2025 is designed to […]

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Exclusive Workshop: Master Patent Drafting for Paper II – Patent Agent Exam 2025!

October 14, 2024 admin 0

(November 10-November 23, 2024) -The IP Press in Collaboration with S. Majumdar & Co. The IP Press, in collaboration with S. Majumdar & Co., proudly […]

JUSTICE FOR THE RARE: UNRAVELING DELAYS, ACCESS, AND THE FIGHT FOR LIFE-SAVING DRUGS IN INDIA

October 13, 2024 Aeshita Marwah 0

In a landmark move, the Delhi High Court recently addressed the plight of patients suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a debilitating rare disease. The […]

BETWEEN MORALITY AND INNOVATION: ANALYZING THE DELHI HIGH COURT’S DECISION ON E-CIGARETTE PATENTS

October 13, 2024 Aeshita Marwah 0

In a recent development, the Delhi High Court’s decision on July 4, 2024, in Phillip Morris Products SA v. Assistant Controller Of Patents And Design […]

Emphasis On Procedural Fairness and Transparent Review Process: Delhi High Court’s Ruling on Patentability and Procedural Fairness

October 1, 2024 admin 0

Case: KAWAKAMI, SHIGEKI & ORS. Versus ASSISTANT CONTROLLER OF PATENTS AND DESIGNS C.A.(COMM.IPD-PAT) 191/2022 Introduction The appeal challenges an order issued on 15th November 2021 […]

Trailblazing Decisions transform Indian Patent Law: A new chapter of adaptability in Claim Modification

October 1, 2024 admin 0

Delhi High Court recently rendered two historic rulings that profoundly altered the patent law landscape, especially about the extent of allowable claim modifications under Indian […]

Significant changes in Statement of Working under “The Patents (Amendment), Rules, 2024

September 12, 2024 Devanshi Bang 4

On March 15, 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry notified the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024 (“Amended Rules”), introducing significant changes to Indian patent practice […]

Registrations extended by a week : Comprehensive Course on Patents (5th October to 23rd November 2024)- The IP Press In Collaboration with S. Majumdar & Co.

September 1, 2024 admin 3

Following a favorable outcome of preparing students and professionals for the patent agent exam and providing them with a comprehensive guide on Patents in 2022 […]

No Space for Intellectual Property Rights in Space?

June 20, 2024 admin 1

Space has thus far been the exclusive domain of the state owned space agencies but with the advent of private players like “Space X”, “ICEYE” […]

Balancing Innovation and Compliance: Google LLC v. Controller of Patents

June 18, 2024 Aeshita Marwah 1

Introduction This case delves into a patent application rejected by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the EU patent bureau. The application aimed to patent […]

Green is the New Black: Exploring Green Technology Patents as Corporate Initiatives for Environmental Innovation

March 26, 2024 Tejaswini Kaushal 4

For a Greener World Green technology aims to mitigate environmental impact through eco-friendly products, utilizing green energy for a sustainable future. The synergy of IPRs […]

Relief ‘Bar’red for Barcode Patent by the Delhi High Court

March 20, 2024 Tejaswini Kaushal 1

Introduction The case of Niranjan Arvind Gosavi And Ors vs Innovatiview India Private Limited (CS(COMM) 214/2024) was heard in the High Court of Delhi. The […]

Key Highlights from the Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024

March 18, 2024 Manya Jain 1

The Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024 bring forth significant changes aimed at harmonizing India’s patent laws with global standards, fostering innovation, and safeguarding the rights of […]

From Opposition to Participation: Did the Role of Patent Opponents Upgrade?

March 6, 2024 Dharshini P 1

A Primer on Pre-Grant Opposition Let’s dig into the intriguing patent grant procedures and the crucial role of pre-grant opponents in influencing the fate of […]

Gateways To Make Pharmaceutical Patenting Attractive

January 7, 2024 admin 0

Introduction The long-standing debate about patenting pharmaceutical products is akin to opening ‘Pandora’s box’ or like the malaise spread associated with health crises like HIV […]

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Are you ready to test your IP knowledge?

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

 

 

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

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

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

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

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

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

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

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

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

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

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

What does a trademark protect?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

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

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

Prior art search includes:

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

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

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

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

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

India is a member of:

"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

This sound mark belongs to whom:

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

Slogans/ Short phrases can be protected under:

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

Which of these is a geographical indication?

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

'Prior art' in patent law includes

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

'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

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

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

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

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

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

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

Can tattoos be copyrighted in India?

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

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 copyright over a photograph lasts for:

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

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

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