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From Holdout to Payout: Delhi HC’s Landmark FRAND Ruling in Dolby v. Lava

August 26, 2025 admin 0

The 10 July 2025 decision given by the Delhi High Court in Dolby International AB & Anr v. Lava International Ltd by Justice Amit Bansal […]

Battle of Panchagavya and Patent: Combating for Traditional Knowledge in IP Regime

August 23, 2025 admin 0

Introduction Traditional knowledge (TK) is a type of intellectual property but also possesses distinct attributes. Unlike conventional intellectual property, TK encompasses the skills, practices, and […]

Remix, Reuse, or Rip-off? Rethinking Copyright and Cultural Exceptions in India’s Music Industry

August 20, 2025 admin 0

ABSTRACT: In this era of digitization and viral content creation, Indian music industry stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation. A resurgence of remixing […]

Certificate Course on IP in Music Industry (25th October to 16th November 2025)- The IP Press

August 16, 2025 admin 0

Are you captivated by the magic of music and intrigued by the legal frameworks that protect and shape this ever-evolving industry? If so, we have […]

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Celebrating Innovation: Launch of Our AI & IP Law Newsletter | The IP Press |

August 15, 2025 admin 0

Greetings from The IP Press. The IP Press proudly launches its first ever Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Rights Newsletter this Independence Day — a […]

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 […]

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 […]

A Dangerous Precedent? Evaluating the Judicial Overreach of Public Policy in Trademark Recognition

July 1, 2025 admin 0

In a recent decision, the Bombay High Court denied the status of a well-known Trademark to TikTok. TikTok’s application under Rule 124 of the Trademarks […]

Can Trump’s Tariffs Change the Global IP Landscape? An Analysis

June 16, 2025 admin 0

According to U.S President Donald Trump, “‘Tariffs’ is the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” While many countries’ heads of state flocked to the Oval […]

Certificate Course on AI and IP Laws (19th July – 3rd August 2025)- The IP Press

June 10, 2025 admin 0

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the intersection between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property (IP). It is designed for law students to understand […]

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 […]

THE LEGAL IMPACT OF THE AI ACT ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS

March 18, 2025 admin 1

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the game across industries, but it also brings a major headache for intellectual property (IP) laws, especially copyright. The European […]

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 […]

When a Name Becomes Untouchable: The Delhi HC’s Ruling on “PETER ENGLAND”

February 20, 2025 admin 0

The recent case of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. v. Friends Inc[1]. highlights a significant development in Indian trademark law, particularly regarding the enforcement […]

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 […]

THE LIMITS OF FAME: CAN A WELL-KNOWN TRADEMARK BLOCK AN HONEST USER?

February 11, 2025 admin 0

The recent trademark dispute between Paragon Polymer Products Pvt. Ltd. and Sumar Chand Nahar[1] brings to light a crucial question in Indian trademark law: Does […]

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 […]

Cybersecurity and Intellectual Property: Safeguarding Digital Resources in the Age of Cyber Threats

February 10, 2025 admin 0

Intellectual property (IP) has become one of an organization’s most valuable assets in the digital age. Businesses rely significantly on their intellectual property (IP) to […]

PE OR NOT TO PE: THE LEGAL BATTLE OVER FINTECH BRANDING

February 6, 2025 admin 0

The fintech industry in India has seen rapid growth, with digital payments becoming an essential part of daily transactions. In this landscape, trademarks play a […]

IP Rights as a Powerful Shield Against Caste-Based Atrocities: The Historic Victory of Dr. Uke and Dr. Das

February 6, 2025 admin 0

“I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo […]

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Are you ready to test your IP knowledge?

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

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

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

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:

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

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

Prior art search includes:

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?

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

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

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

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

Can tattoos be copyrighted in India?

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

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

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

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

India is a member of:

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

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

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

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

"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

The copyright over a photograph lasts for:

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

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

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

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

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

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

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

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

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

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:

What does a trademark protect?

'Prior art' in patent law includes

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

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

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

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

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:

 

 

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

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

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

This sound mark belongs to whom:

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

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

'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

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

Which of these is a geographical indication?

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