The IP Press

From the pens of IPHolics

  • Home
  • About
    • About us
    • Team
  • Courses
  • Workshops
  • Publications
    • Journal
      • IPPLR
  • Contact us

copyright

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 […]

Analysing Duality of Protection under Copyright Act and Design Act

August 4, 2025 admin 0

Introduction Intellectual property rights (IPR) have transformed the way people perceive creative intellectual work. IPR is an amalgamation of various distinct rights, which sometimes overlap […]

Prompt. Generate. Infringe? Midjourney and the War for Creative Control

July 30, 2025 admin 0

A micro start-up of Sans Frangois, with less than a dozen staff members and reportedly $300 million in revenue in 2024, is now facing a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Copyright and Contract Law at the Forefront: Mercy Chinwo’s Legal Dispute with Former Manager

January 29, 2025 admin 0

The Nigerian music industry has become a global sensation,[i] providing a platform for artists to express their creativity and export Nigerian culture. This is even […]

Copyright in the Cosmos: Who Owns the Data Beamed Down from Space?

January 20, 2025 admin 0

Introduction Deep into the solar system, NASA’s Perseverance Rover scours the red landscape of Mars collecting rock samples and sending back data across to Earth. […]

The Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge and Copyright Law

January 20, 2025 Seun Lari-Williams 0

Introduction Nowadays, one can rarely watch a Nollywood movie without seeing the magnificent Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge in Lagos, Nigeria. It is a modern marvel that […]

Wedding Bliss or Copyright Miss? Legal Rights to Your Big Day Photos

December 18, 2024 admin 0

As the wedding season approaches in India, there’s one thing most couples love perhaps even more than Meethai — is their pictures! But who owns […]

Do Artists Really Own Their Songs: An Analysis in Light of the Taylor Swift Case

December 8, 2024 admin 0

If you are a pop fan, it would not be news that in the past year, singer Taylor Swift has been re-recording her old albums […]

A Comprehensive Course on Trademark and Copyright Law – The IP Press (7th December to 21st December 2024)

November 20, 2024 admin 0

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 […]

DANCE MOVES AND COPYRIGHT LAW: NAVIGATING THE FINE LINE

November 8, 2024 admin 1

INTRODUCTION Dance moves can become more than a means of self-expression, in today’s digital age. They can also become cultural phenomena or even viral content […]

Indian Jurisprudence and its evolving Dynamic Injunctions

October 21, 2024 admin 0

Case: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. & Ors. Vs. Moviesmod.Bet & Ors., Delhi High Court The Plaintiffs who were leading global entertainment businesses involved in the […]

The Instagram issue of Copyrights: Introduction of the Artificial Intelligence Model

October 21, 2024 admin 0

Introduction June 2024 saw not only extreme heat in reality, but also extreme heat in reels! Instagram changed its Privacy Policy (‘Policy’) and now uses […]

Controlled Digital Lending and Copyright Law: Navigating the balance between Access and Ownership in the Digital Age

October 21, 2024 admin 0

Introduction The e-book market, currently valued at $17.20 billion, continues to expand rapidly, driven by key advantages such as accessibility, affordability, and shareability. This digital […]

Digital Personal Data Protection: A Comprehensive analysis

October 17, 2024 admin 0

Introduction The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023[1], which was presented in the Lok Sabha on August 3, 2023, by the Minister of Electronics and […]

The intersection of Copyright Law and Fan made Content

October 15, 2024 admin 1

Fan-made Content In today’s technology-driven world, where it is effortless for any individual to become famous or an influencer and have a fanbase of their […]

Storytellers’ Wars: Humans of Bombay v People of India (2023).

September 25, 2024 admin 3

The digital storytelling platforms Humans of Bombay (HOB) and People of India (POI) have been engrossed in a legal battle which has created quite a […]

Posts navigation

1 2 … 9 »

Today’s Quiz

39 votes, 4.3 avg
911

The IP Press Quiz

Are you ready to test your IP knowledge?

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

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

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

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

This sound mark belongs to whom:

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

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

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

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

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

What does a trademark protect?

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

Which of these is a geographical indication?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

Prior art search includes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

Can tattoos be copyrighted in India?

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

The copyright over a photograph lasts for:

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

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

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

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

India is a member of:

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

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

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

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

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

'Prior art' in patent law includes

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

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

'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

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

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

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

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

Slogans/ Short phrases can be protected under:

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

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

Your score is

LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte

Please rate this quiz

Loading

About This Site

The IP Press is a team of IP-Holics, who started this blog to ensure access to the latest intellectual property (IP) issues for all the IP hopefuls. Our focus would be to address IP concerns of stakeholders, students, academicians, researchers, start-ups, etc. and guide them to attain, enforce and be aware of their IP rights.

Categories

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Biological Diversity
  • competition law
  • Contract Drafting
  • Copyright
  • cyber
  • Data Protection
  • Design Act
  • Designs
  • Fashion Laws
  • Fintech
  • Geographical Indications
  • IP
  • IP Expo 2020-21
  • IP HOT SHORTS- Newsletter
  • IP Workshop
  • IPpressAlert
  • IPtizers
  • Law Firms’ Corner
  • Media and entertainment law
  • Media Laws
  • Moot Court
  • music
  • Newsletter
  • Patent
  • Personality Rights
  • Plant Variety
  • Privacy Law
  • Sports Law
  • Successful IP stories
  • The IP Press Law Review
  • Trade Secret
  • Trademark
  • Traditional Knowledge

Archives

  • August 2025
  • July 2025
  • June 2025
  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • May 2024
  • April 2024
  • March 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
Recent posts
  • Celebrating Innovation: Launch of Our AI & IP Law Newsletter | The IP Press | August 15, 2025
  • CULTURAL APPROPRIATION VERSUS CULTURAL APPRECIATION: THE CASE OF THE PRADA-KOLHAPURI CHAPPAL August 13, 2025
  • Free Certificate Course on Basics of IPR | Dates: 30th August – 7th September 2025 August 12, 2025
Recent Comments
  • MOBIL SPORT on Revving Up Intellectual Property: The Untold Battles Behind Formula One Innovations
  • Semon Sarkar on GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION (GI) TAGS OF MAHARASHTRA
  • My Homepage on Stolen Stories or Legal Loopholes?: Dissecting the Sky Force Copyright Dispute
  • Shruti on GHIBLI AI ART AND COPYRIGHT: THE COPYRIGHT DILEMMA OF GHIBLI STYLE CREATIONS AND THE LOOMING LEGAL BATTLES AHEAD
  • Lenin on THE LEGAL IMPACT OF THE AI ACT ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS
August 2025
M T W T F S S
 123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031
« Jul    

Copyright © 2025 | WordPress Theme by MH Themes