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Copyright Infringement in User-Generated Content Platforms (Reels, Shorts & Memes): Rethinking Liability and Regulation

January 17, 2026 admin 0

Introduction: The Remix Revolution and Its Legal Complexities In the rapid developing world, democratization of the content creation process, through tools such as Instagram reels, […]

Certificate course on Legal Drafting (22nd February 2026 – 8th March 2026)

January 15, 2026 admin 0

Greetings from The IP Press The IP Press is pleased to announce the launch of its Certificate Course on Legal Drafting (22nd February 2026 to […]

BEWARE! Is it YOU or AI? Gen AI and Personality Rights Enigma

December 24, 2025 admin 0

The meteoric rise of generative AI, from crafting lifelike images to mimicking voices, and producing text has blurred the lines between human creativity and algorithmic […]

COPYRIGHT, COLOUR AND CONSUMER CONFUSION: RETHINKING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COPYRIGHT AND TRADE DRESS IN THE DIGITAL ERA.

December 20, 2025 admin 0

Introduction: In today’s digital commercial place, where products have the same engagement as on shelves, the distinction between artistic expression and brand identity becomes blurry. […]

The smell of roses. Is it that common? Registration of India’s First Olfactory Mark – Rose Scent for Tyres

December 19, 2025 admin 0

In a first India’s Trade Marks Registry accepted a smell mark for registration, stirring conversations among the IP and non-IP communities alike (order here). The […]

The Right to Be Mocked: Why the Delhi HC Protected Raj Shamani’s Wallet, But Not His Ego

December 19, 2025 admin 0

In the sprawling, chaotic digital bazaar of 2025, where influence is currency and attention is the asset, the line between identity theft and internet culture […]

The International Trials and Turbulations for “Basmati”

December 15, 2025 admin 0

The popularity of “Basmati” is indisputable. Along with a public perception and global recognition, historical presence as well as recorded evidence reveal its qualities and […]

Official Digital Partner for the 1st International Moot Court, Presidency University, Bengaluru

December 8, 2025 admin 0

We are honored to announce that The IP Press has collaborated as the official digital partner for the 1st International Moot Court, organized by Presidency […]

Tune in as we decode India’s first registered smell trademark – history in the making!

December 8, 2025 admin 0

The registration of India’s first Smell Mark is more than a procedural achievement — it is a signal that the Indian trademark regime is stepping […]

The Sweet Smell of Precedent: Unpacking India’s First Olfactory Trademark

December 8, 2025 admin 0

On November 21, 2025, the Indian Trade Marks Registry effectively broke a decades-long global deadlock between science and law. In a reasoned order that will […]

Title Talk: Legal Protection of Film Titles in India

November 14, 2025 admin 0

A film’s title often serves as the audience’s first point of connection with the story. It carriesemotional appeal and recognition in the market. In the […]

The Future of Creativity: Authorship Integrity in the Age of AI and its Complexities in the Music Industry

November 14, 2025 admin 0

This research study explores the intricate intersection of copyright law and Artificial Intelligence, emphasizing the pressing need for clarity in authorship and ownership when AI […]

Protecting the ‘WOW’ Idea: Delhi High Court Division Bench Reverses Single Judge’s Order and Grants Injunction

November 14, 2025 admin 0

The Division Bench of the Delhi High Court, comprising Justice C. Hari Shankar and Justice Om Prakash Shukla, delivered a significant judgment on 16 October […]

Delhi High Court Protects ITC’s Iconic ‘BUKHARA’ Brand: Injunction Granted Against Hotel Bukhara Inn

November 11, 2025 admin 0

The Hon’ble Delhi High Court has, by order dated 7 November 2025, granted an ex parte ad-interim injunction in favour of ITC Limited and its […]

FROM LOGOS TO LOANS: THE RISE OF TRADEMARK-BACKED FINANCING

November 4, 2025 admin 0

“Tomorrow’s companies will not borrow against their buildings; they’ll borrow against their names.” Whenever one thinks of the collateral for a loan, what comes to […]

Dive into the Film Assignment Agreements in the case of IVY Entertainment Private Limited v. HR Pictures

October 28, 2025 admin 0

This legal decision examines a contractual breach in the context of film rights and intellectual property, focusing on the failure to deliver pre-release materials within […]

Official Digital Partner for the 1st International Moot Court, Presidency University, Bengaluru.

October 17, 2025 admin 0

We are honored to announce that The IP Press has collaborated as the official digital partner for the 1st International Moot Court, organized by Presidency […]

Swiping Right on Copyright: Dating Apps and the Challenge of User-Generated Content

October 14, 2025 admin 0

Dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and India’s very own TrulyMadly or Aisle are no longer fringe platforms. These platforms are mainstream spaces where […]

THE COPYRIGHT CHALLENGES BEHIND GEMINI’S TRENDING PHOTOS

October 14, 2025 admin 0

META DESCRIPTION The blog focuses on the recent internet trend of generating images using Gemini prompts, which can generate hyper realistic photos within a fraction […]

Delhi High Court Rules in Favor of Public Interest: Natco Wins Patent Battle Against Roche for SMA Drug Risdiplam

October 10, 2025 admin 0

The Delhi High Court delivered a landmark judgment on October 9, 2025, dismissing Swiss pharmaceutical giant F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG’s appeal and clearing the path […]

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Are you ready to test your IP knowledge?

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

This sound mark belongs to whom:

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

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

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

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

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

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

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:

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

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

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

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

'Prior art' in patent law includes

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

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

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

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

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

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

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

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

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

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

Slogans/ Short phrases can be protected under:

Which of these is a geographical indication?

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

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

Can tattoos be copyrighted in India?

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

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

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

India is a member of:

The copyright over a photograph lasts 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):

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

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

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

What does a trademark protect?

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

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

 

 

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

"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

Prior art search includes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

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