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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 […]

Trademark Bullying: When Brand Protection Becomes Market Suppression

May 31, 2025 admin 0

Introduction Trademark law protects consumers from confusion and safeguards the investment businesses make in establishing their reputations. Yet, in practice, it can become a strategic […]

Dakshin Dispute: Can a Licensee Ever Become the Brand Owner?

May 22, 2025 admin 0

IntroductionThe recent case of Adyar Gate Hotels Ltd. v. ITC Ltd.[1] reignited debate over the use of ex parte injunctions in intellectual property disputes. At […]

War, Words, and Winks: The Business of Branding ‘Operation Sindoor’

May 22, 2025 admin 0

Operation Sindoor was a swift and precise Indian military operation launched in May 2025 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. It targeted and destroyed […]

IP Day Goes Desi: Court Upholds Copyright in Indian Classical Music

May 21, 2025 admin 0

In a recent judgement dated April 25, the Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction in favour of the Plaintiff in a copyright infringement suit […]

When Trademarks Break the Internet: How Intellectual Property Fuels Pop Culture Hype

May 15, 2025 admin 0

In the world of pop culture, fans used to rely on cryptic interviews or leaked set lists for clues about what was coming next. Today, […]

BRANDING IN BHARAT: TRADEMARKING IN REGIONAL LANGUAGES

May 9, 2025 admin 0

Navigating the Legal and Business Aspects of Regional Language Trademarks This article delves into the legal framework of registering a trademark in a regional language, […]

Designing Justice in Copyright Collectives: Towards More Accessible Complaint Procedures in Nigeria’s Collective Management Regulations

May 2, 2025 Seun Lari-Williams 0

Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) sit at the heart of the copyright economy, helping creators manage and enforce their rights, collect royalties, and navigate the complex […]

Indian Jurisprudence on SEP Disputes: Balancing Equities or Favouring SEP Owners?

April 30, 2025 admin 0

A Standard Essential Patent (SEP) is a patent that protects technology so crucial to an industry standard that it is impossible to follow the standard […]

AI and Copyright in Music Industry: A Battle for Creativity and Ownership

April 30, 2025 admin 0

Artificial intelligence, as conceptualized by A.M. Turing, involves designing computer systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence[1]. AI has kindled a creative […]

Delhi High Court Considers Copyright Implications of ChatGPT’s AI Training in ANI v. OpenAI

April 30, 2025 admin 0

ANI Media Pvt Ltd filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI through the Delhi High Court after accusing OpenAI of illegally training ChatGPT with ANI […]

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 1

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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

'Prior art' in patent law includes

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

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

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

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

 

 

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

This sound mark belongs to whom:

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

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

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

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

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

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

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

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

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

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

Which of these is a geographical indication?

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

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

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

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

The copyright over a photograph lasts for:

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

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

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

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?

'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

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

Prior art search includes:

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

India is a member of:

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

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

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

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

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):

Slogans/ Short phrases can be protected under:

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

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

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

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

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

What does a trademark protect?

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