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Certificate Course on Media and Entertainment Laws 4.0 (01 June – 22 June 2025)- The IP Press

April 20, 2025 admin 0

Are you passionate about the world of media and entertainment? Do you want to gain a deeper understanding of the legal intricacies that govern these […]

Certificate Course on Fashion Laws- The Legal Side of the Runway (5th July 2025 – 20th July 2025)

April 15, 2025 admin 0

The fashion industry generates millions of revenue and contributes significantly to the GDP of the nation. Hence, there have been numerous laws and regulations governing […]

Algorithmic Ears, Copyright Tears: A Legal Analysis of AI-Curated Playlists and Royalty Allocation in India’s Music Streaming Ecosystem

April 15, 2025 admin 0

Introduction In recent years, the Indian music industry has undergone a dramatic transformation due to the rapid rise of digital streaming services such as Gaana, […]

When Image is Everything: Unpacking the Morality Clauses in Celebrity Endorsement Contracts

April 13, 2025 admin 0

Introduction Celebrity endorsement can be a match made in branding heaven – until a scandal happens. In the era of social media, where a star’s […]

LICENSING V. CO-PRODUCTION: HOW STREAMING PLATFORMS STRATEGIZE DISTRIBUTION OF CONTENT

April 11, 2025 admin 0

INTRODUCTION Whether we speak of Millennials or of Gen Zs books, music, films and TV Shows remain a constant. From cassettes and DVDs to mobile […]

GHIBLI AI ART AND COPYRIGHT: THE COPYRIGHT DILEMMA OF GHIBLI STYLE CREATIONS AND THE LOOMING LEGAL BATTLES AHEAD

March 31, 2025 admin 1

The beginning of use of the artificial intelligence (AI) in the creative space has sparked significant ethical and Legal debates predominantly concerning copyright and licensing. […]

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 […]

20th Annual Conference of the EPIP Association | “Turning IP Ambitions into Action: Creating Connections, Collaborations, and Communities” | September 10-12, 2025, | University of Antwerp, Belgium

March 30, 2025 admin 0

The European Policy for Intellectual Property (EPIP) Association and the University of Antwerp proudly announce the 20th Annual Conference of the European Policy for Intellectual […]

Analyzing the Dynamics of De Minimis Doctrine in Copyright Law

March 22, 2025 admin 0

Introduction The new digital age has led to the fostering of increased copyright violations regardless of the nature of work, as a result of which […]

Certificate course on Sports Law (22nd March to 12th April 2025)- The IP Press

March 18, 2025 admin 0

About the course The IP Press is delighted to launch its flagship course on SPORTS LAW, one of the newly emerging lines of law. Explore […]

THE LEGAL IMPACT OF THE AI ACT ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS

March 18, 2025 admin 1

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the game across industries, but it also brings a major headache for intellectual property (IP) laws, especially copyright. The European […]

WHAT’S IN A NAME?: WHY NOVARTIS WON AN INJUNCTION AGAINST NOVITAS

March 15, 2025 Krishnam Goyal 0

The case of Novartis AG & Anr. v. Novitas Lifesciences & Anr.[1] revolves around a trademark dispute where Novartis, a globally recognized pharmaceutical company, has […]

Forum Shopping or Fair Play? Netflix’s Jurisdictional Challenge Examined

March 15, 2025 admin 0

The case Los Gatos Production Services India LLP v. Wunderbar Films Pvt. Ltd.[1] brings to light a crucial jurisdictional debate in copyright law, questioning whether […]

Stolen Stories or Legal Loopholes?: Dissecting the Sky Force Copyright Dispute

February 20, 2025 admin 1

Copyright disputes in the film industry are not new, but they continue to test the delicate balance between intellectual property rights and commercial interests. The […]

When a Name Becomes Untouchable: The Delhi HC’s Ruling on “PETER ENGLAND”

February 20, 2025 admin 0

The recent case of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. v. Friends Inc[1]. highlights a significant development in Indian trademark law, particularly regarding the enforcement […]

SRAI’s Registration as a Copyright Society: A Landmark Victory for Indian Screenwriters

February 17, 2025 admin 0

The Screenwriters Rights Association of India (SRAI) has been recognized as a Copyright Society under the Copyright Act, 1957 on December 30th, 2024. This marks […]

Certificate Course on Media and Entertainment Laws (2nd March to 23rd March 2025)- The IP Press

February 14, 2025 admin 0

Are you passionate about the world of media and entertainment? Do you want to gain a deeper understanding of the legal intricacies that govern these […]

THE LIMITS OF FAME: CAN A WELL-KNOWN TRADEMARK BLOCK AN HONEST USER?

February 11, 2025 admin 0

The recent trademark dispute between Paragon Polymer Products Pvt. Ltd. and Sumar Chand Nahar[1] brings to light a crucial question in Indian trademark law: Does […]

From Studio to Courtroom: The Copyright Drama Behind ‘En Iniya Pon Nilave’

February 11, 2025 admin 0

The recent Delhi High Court ruling in Saregama India Ltd. v. Vels Films International Ltd. & Ors.[1] has reignited the debate over copyright ownership in […]

Cybersecurity and Intellectual Property: Safeguarding Digital Resources in the Age of Cyber Threats

February 10, 2025 admin 0

Intellectual property (IP) has become one of an organization’s most valuable assets in the digital age. Businesses rely significantly on their intellectual property (IP) to […]

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

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

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

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?

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

'Prior art' in patent law includes

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

This sound mark belongs to whom:

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

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

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

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

Can tattoos be copyrighted in India?

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

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

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

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

India is a member of:

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

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

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

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

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

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

 

 

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

The copyright over a photograph lasts for:

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:

'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

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

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

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:

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

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

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

What does a trademark protect?

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

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

Prior art search includes:

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

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

Which of these is a geographical indication?

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

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

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

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

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

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