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COPYRIGHT, COLOUR AND CONSUMER CONFUSION: RETHINKING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COPYRIGHT AND TRADE DRESS IN THE DIGITAL ERA.

December 20, 2025 admin 0

Introduction: In today’s digital commercial place, where products have the same engagement as on shelves, the distinction between artistic expression and brand identity becomes blurry. […]

The smell of roses. Is it that common? Registration of India’s First Olfactory Mark – Rose Scent for Tyres

December 19, 2025 admin 0

In a first India’s Trade Marks Registry accepted a smell mark for registration, stirring conversations among the IP and non-IP communities alike (order here). The […]

The Right to Be Mocked: Why the Delhi HC Protected Raj Shamani’s Wallet, But Not His Ego

December 19, 2025 admin 0

In the sprawling, chaotic digital bazaar of 2025, where influence is currency and attention is the asset, the line between identity theft and internet culture […]

The International Trials and Turbulations for “Basmati”

December 15, 2025 admin 0

The popularity of “Basmati” is indisputable. Along with a public perception and global recognition, historical presence as well as recorded evidence reveal its qualities and […]

Tune in as we decode India’s first registered smell trademark – history in the making!

December 8, 2025 admin 0

The registration of India’s first Smell Mark is more than a procedural achievement — it is a signal that the Indian trademark regime is stepping […]

The Sweet Smell of Precedent: Unpacking India’s First Olfactory Trademark

December 8, 2025 admin 0

On November 21, 2025, the Indian Trade Marks Registry effectively broke a decades-long global deadlock between science and law. In a reasoned order that will […]

Title Talk: Legal Protection of Film Titles in India

November 14, 2025 admin 0

A film’s title often serves as the audience’s first point of connection with the story. It carriesemotional appeal and recognition in the market. In the […]

Delhi High Court Protects ITC’s Iconic ‘BUKHARA’ Brand: Injunction Granted Against Hotel Bukhara Inn

November 11, 2025 admin 0

The Hon’ble Delhi High Court has, by order dated 7 November 2025, granted an ex parte ad-interim injunction in favour of ITC Limited and its […]

FROM LOGOS TO LOANS: THE RISE OF TRADEMARK-BACKED FINANCING

November 4, 2025 admin 0

“Tomorrow’s companies will not borrow against their buildings; they’ll borrow against their names.” Whenever one thinks of the collateral for a loan, what comes to […]

From Treaties to Shelves: How IP Clauses in BITs Affect Product Consumption

September 28, 2025 admin 0

When a foreign company wants to set up operations within a particular nation, there are a few factors that it may consider. Flexibility or ease […]

LEGO’s IP Strategy: From Bricks to Brand Universe

September 28, 2025 admin 0

Introduction Lego was a company which started as a small Danish workshop and over the years has become a worldwide phenomenon. Founded in 1932 by […]

Copying of Essential Features amounts to Prima facie infringement of Trademark – In light of Bombay HC Marico Lts v. Zee Hygiene Products Ltd and Ors

September 23, 2025 admin 0

BRIEF SYNOPSIS: The Bombay HC in the case of Marico Ltd v. Zee Hygine Products Pvt Ltd[1] granted interim injunction in favor of the Plaintiff […]

Future of Meta Tags in Trademark Law: The Lenskart-Titan case

September 19, 2025 admin 0

Introduction Intellectual property rights have transformed the way people perceive creativity, particularly in the new age of technology. While the traditional framework revolved around static […]

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 […]

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 […]

Certificate Course on IP in Music Industry (25th October to 16th November 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 […]

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 […]

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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"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

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

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

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

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

What does a trademark protect?

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

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

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

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

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

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

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

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

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

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

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

'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

The copyright over a photograph lasts for:

Which of these is a geographical indication?

'Prior art' in patent law includes

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

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

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

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

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

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

India is a member of:

Can tattoos be copyrighted in India?

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

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

 

 

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

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

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

This sound mark belongs to whom:

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

Slogans/ Short phrases can be protected under:

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

Prior art search includes:

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

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

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

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

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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