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A Comprehensive Course on Trademark and Copyright Law – The IP Press (26th April to 12th May)

April 9, 2024 admin 1

About the Course Our “Comprehensive Course On Trademarks and Copyrights” is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of Intellectual Property laws, focusing specifically on trademarks […]

Towards A Legalised International Instrument for Traditional Knowledge and Genetic Resource

April 3, 2024 admin 0

The text provides an overview of the upcoming diplomatic conference by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) regarding the potential creation of a legal instrument […]

Well-Known Trademarks: Pliability of Indian Courts in brand protection and beyond

March 30, 2024 admin 2

Extended Case Analysis on:Hermes International & Anr. v Crimzon Fashion Accessories (Delhi High Court, 2023/DHC/000961) Introduction This comment is pursuant to the case of Hermes […]

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 […]

Mayur versus Mayuri: DHC allows Injunction for Saera Electric’s Trademark

March 22, 2024 Tejaswini Kaushal 1

Introduction The case of Saera Electric Auto Limited vs. Malak Techno Private Limited (CS(COMM) 223/2024) was heard in the High Court of Delhi on 14 […]

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 […]

Towards a Brighter Future: Enhancing Reasoning and Natural Justice in Indian IP Litigation

March 15, 2024 Amisha Mittal 1

Intellectual Property remains at the heart of promoting innovation across jurisdictions. Patent and Trademark litigation play a crucial role in safeguarding and enforcing IP rights […]

Defending Creativity: The Copyright Infringement Battle Against ZINCE WATCH PLUS

March 11, 2024 Shreya Kapoor 1

Introduction The intellectual property fraternity has recently witnessed a significant milestone. In the recent landmark legal victory, the plaintiff, Tata Sons won a copyright infringement […]

A “Gooey” Gordian Knot: Untangling IP Protection for GUIs

March 8, 2024 Tejaswini Kaushal 0

A Gooey Affair Graphical User Interface (GUI), rather unappetizingly called “gooey” by tech whizzes and software engineers, has been a big matter of contention and […]

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 […]

The Pride War: Decoding Deceptive Similarity in the Blenders Pride v London Pride

March 2, 2024 Aditi Agrawal 1

INTRODUCTION In a recent trademark dispute between competing whiskey brands, Madhya Pradesh High Court refused to pass a temporary injunction against the makers of ‘London […]

The Threshold for Determining Dishonest Adoption of Trademarks: Revisiting Tata Sia Airlines v. Vistara Home Appliances

February 27, 2024 Khangembam Alka 8

Introduction In a recent case, Tata Sia Airlines v. Vistara Home Appliances[1], the Divisional bench of the Delhi High Court determined that mere awareness of […]

Register for a certificate course on Business Laws for Entrepreneurs (18th May – 16th June 2024)

February 27, 2024 admin 1

Ever wondered how mastering Business Law could be your secret weapon in the entrepreneurial arena? Embark on this transformative journey with our course “Business Laws […]

2nd Edition of Online Certificate Course on Prior Art Search and Patent Specification Drafting

February 19, 2024 admin 1

Greetings from Gujarat National Law University! We are delighted to announce the launch of the 2nd Edition of the Online Certificate Course on Prior Art Search […]

Are AI-Generated Content Covered by Nigerian Copyright Law?

February 17, 2024 Seun Lari-Williams 1

As AI-based content creation tools become more prevalent, questions arise regarding their coverage under Copyright Law. Imagine a situation where an AI-generated image shared on […]

Beyond Logos- A Workshop on Navigating the Trademark Landscape- CIPRA and The IP Press

February 13, 2024 admin 1

Greetings,  We are delighted to inform you that the Centre for Intellectual Property Research and Advocacy (CIPRA) of Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad is organizing Beyond Logos- A […]

The Issue of Trademark Disparagement and Freedom of Speech in the Era of Social Media Influencers

February 10, 2024 Yashica Dhawan 2

IntroductionIn the current times, the term “Social Media Influencer” has become the new trend for the youth. Social Media Influencers are those individuals who have […]

Guardians of Stardoms: Navigating the Complex Terrain of Personality Rights

February 6, 2024 Shreya Gupta 1

Read the part 1 here: https://www.theippress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=5816&action=edit PART 2 The second part delves into the challenges AI presents to celebrities, artists, and lookalikes. It discusses the […]

Course on Navigating Legal Job Interviews with Confidence (9th March to 24th March 2024)- The IP Press

February 6, 2024 admin 2

ABOUT THE COURSE Embark on a transformative journey towards success in the legal field with our comprehensive “Legal Interview Mastery” course. Tailored for aspiring legal […]

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

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

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

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

This sound mark belongs to whom:

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

'Prior art' in patent law includes

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

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:

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

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

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

What does a trademark protect?

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

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

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

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

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

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

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:

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

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

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

Slogans/ Short phrases can be protected under:

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

India is a member of:

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

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

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:

 

 

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

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

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

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

The first legislation in India relating to patents was enacted in:
Prior art search includes:

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

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

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

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

The copyright over a photograph lasts for:

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

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

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

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

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

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

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

Can tattoos be copyrighted in India?

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

Which of these is a geographical indication?

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

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