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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 […]

Decoding Diagnostic Method Patents: The MHC:4617 Case and India’s Patent Eligibility Conundrum

November 22, 2023 Amisha Mittal 0

Introduction: In the ever-evolving landscape of patent law in India, a recent judgment by the Madras High Court has stirred significant interest and debate. The […]

UNLOCKING INNOVATION: POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF IMPLEMENTING A UNITARY PATENT SYSTEM IN G20 COUNTRIES

October 25, 2023 Ananya Tiwari 0

Everything that can be invented has been invented. -Charles H. Duell INTRODUCTION: In today’s interconnected, rapidly changing and evolving global economy, innovation has become the […]

Crash Course on Patent Agent Examination 2024 (25th November 2023 to 6th January 2024)- The IP Press

September 30, 2023 admin 0

Following a favorable outcome of preparing candidates for the patent agent exam in 2022 and 2023, The IP Press presents the third cohort of the […]

SUFFICIENCY OF DISCLOSURE IN AI INVENTIONS

August 11, 2023 admin 0

INTRODUCTION: The world is constantly evolving, and we have seen some profound technological changes and some brilliant scientific concepts. Therefore, it is crucial to evaluate […]

CONFLICT OF LAWS VERSUS CONFLICT FOR LAWS: A REGIME OF IPR INFRINGEMENT WITH RESPECT TO PATENT LAW

August 9, 2023 admin 0

Abstract Private International Law or popularly termed as “Conflict of Laws” is that part of legal science that is not an act of the legislature […]

Innovation Under Scrutiny:  Canva’s Present and Record vs. RxPrism’s My Show & Tell

July 29, 2023 Amisha Mittal 0

This piece provides a comprehensive analysis of the recent patent infringement case[1] between Indian tech startup RxPrism Health Systems Private Limited and the Australian graphic […]

Delhi High Court mandates improved guidelines for complex patent cases

July 2, 2023 Aeshita Marwah 1

In a notable case involving an appeal under Section 117-A of the Patents Act, 1970, challenging the refusal order issued by the Assistant Controller of […]

Crash Course on Patent Agent Examination 2023 (25th March 2023 to 30th April 2023)- The IP Press

January 13, 2023 admin 0

Following a favorable outcome of preparing candidates for the patent agent exam in 2022, The IP Press presents the second cohort of the Crash Course […]

ANALYSING DOCTRINE OF PITH AND SUBSTANCE UNDER THE INDIAN PATENT ACT IN LIGHT OF BAJAJ AUTO LTD V. TVS MOTORS COMPANY LTD[1].

December 29, 2022 admin 0

FACTS In this case, there are two parties where Bajaj Auto Ltd is the plaintiff and TVS Motor Sports Ltd is the defendant, and both […]

Case Law Summary: Claudio De Simone v. Actial Farmaceutica SRL

September 3, 2022 admin 0

Introduction When Intellectual Property Rights often overlap with each other, it is not surprising that creators face dilemmas over choosing the ideal protection for their […]

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

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

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

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

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

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

Slogans/ Short phrases can be protected under:

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

The copyright over a photograph lasts for:

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

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

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

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

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

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

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

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

Rights conferred by registration are subject to prior user rights under the Trademark Act of 1999
The first legislation in India relating to patents was enacted in:

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

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

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

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

 

 

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

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

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

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

'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

'Prior art' in patent law includes

This sound mark belongs to whom:

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

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

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

Can tattoos be copyrighted in India?

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

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

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

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

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

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

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

India is a member of:

"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

Which of these is a geographical indication?

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

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

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

What does a trademark protect?

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

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?

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

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

Prior art search includes:

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

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