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Register now for the Certificate Courses on Sports Law and Contract Drafting by The IP Press

December 18, 2023 admin 0

Unlock the gateway to the dynamic realm of Sports Law with an exclusive discount from The IP Press! Delve into the intricacies of contract drafting […]

Parody vs. Pastiche in the Pelham Saga: Copyright Boundaries Explored in European and Indian Contexts

October 19, 2023 Amisha Mittal 1

In the world of copyright law, the boundaries and definitions of various terms can often be a source of intense legal debate and scrutiny. One […]

Unveiling the Rhythm: Copyrightability of Choreographic Works in India

August 29, 2023 admin 0

In the captivating realm of the performing arts, dance stands as a profound expression of human emotions, culture, and creativity. Each graceful movement, intricate step, […]

NUANCES OF BONAFIDE USE UNDER THE INDIAN TRADEMARK ACT

November 25, 2022 Sonal Sinha 0

Introduction For any business, its brand plays an essential role in its success amongst the consumer base. The brand takes on a personality of itself, […]

Free certificate course on Trademark Law

November 24, 2022 admin 1

About the course Protecting a trademark in today’s era is not just about filing and getting it registered for your client, the importance of association […]

CULTURE & TRADITION AT THE HORIZON OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON INDIA

November 16, 2022 Rohith Sharma 0

Introduction Every civilization has its own unique characteristic. Such a distinct persona manifests the very identity of that coterie. It may be any civilization for […]

THE RECOGNITION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS INVENTOR UNDER PATENT LAWS: A REVIEW OF LAW AND PRECEDENT OF UNITED STATES, EUROPEAN UNION AND INDIA

June 29, 2022 PL Sravanti 0

Introduction The fundamental recognition of IPR has been adopted in the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), which recognizes two rights- the […]

The tales of hues and harmonies: Trademark Protection of single colour and sound marks

February 14, 2022 admin 0

Part 2B: Yodel and more: Indian sound marks galore Picking up where we left off last, the concept of sound trademarks is not new to […]

The tales of hues and harmonies: Trademark Protection of single colour and sound marks

February 8, 2022 admin 0

Part 2A: Pop, pop, fizz: Sound marks in the ‘biz’ Further to our discussion on ‘single colour trademarks’ which are one kind of unconventional trademarks, […]

Swiggy’s Ambush Marketing goes unnoticed – or does it?

February 6, 2022 Surbhit Shrivastava 2

Nowadays, brands are implementing their creative advertising and marketing strategies in full swing. From Zomato’s notifications to Cred’s TV adverts, businesses are trying out new […]

The tales of hues and harmonies: Trademark Protection of single colour and sound marks

January 31, 2022 admin 1

Part 1B: Colour & Contrast in India Resuming our discussion on the golden bunny and legality of colours as trademarks, India is not oblivious to […]

Amul’s Victory in Canada: Comparative Analysis with Indian Trademark Law

November 1, 2021 Sonal Sinha 0

Hailed as one of the major wins for the homegrown brand, Amul Dairy won a major trademark battle in the Federal Court of Canada. As […]

Where does India stand on Global Innovation Index 2021?

October 20, 2021 admin 0

Did you know about this year’s Global Innovation Index (GII) report released by WIPO and Portulans Institute!?It highlighted India’s best-ever performance acquiring 46 position globally […]

Whether the Golden’s case settles the norm for arbitrability of IPR disputes in India?

October 10, 2021 admin 0

Introduction In India, the case for arbitrability of IP disputes has been in muddy waters.  This is because the provisions like Section 62 of the […]

Authorship rights of translators of literary works in India

May 23, 2021 Anupriya Shyam 2

Introduction Literature Nobel laureate Jose Saramago has remarked, “Writers make national literature while translators make universal literature”. The significance of translators has always been undermined; […]

Is India Ready for A Major Cyber Attack? What Can You Do as A Citizen?

April 11, 2021 Anshika Dhawan 0

On April 7, India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat, told reporters that China is capable of launching cyberattacks against India that could […]

Conflict between India and Pakistan over the registration of GI

February 18, 2021 Areena Kausar 0

A geographical indication is a tag for goods representing the unique geographical origin and possessing specified attributes due to that origin and is protected by legal […]

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

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

Which of these is a geographical indication?

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

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

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

The copyright over a photograph lasts for:

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

 

 

India is a member of:

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

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

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

Can tattoos be copyrighted in India?

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

"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

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:

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

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'Prior art' in patent law includes

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

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

This sound mark belongs to whom:

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

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

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

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

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

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

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

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:

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

Prior art search includes:

What does a trademark protect?

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

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

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

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

'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

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

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

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?

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

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