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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 […]

When Trademarks Break the Internet: How Intellectual Property Fuels Pop Culture Hype

May 15, 2025 admin 0

In the world of pop culture, fans used to rely on cryptic interviews or leaked set lists for clues about what was coming next. Today, […]

BRANDING IN BHARAT: TRADEMARKING IN REGIONAL LANGUAGES

May 9, 2025 admin 0

Navigating the Legal and Business Aspects of Regional Language Trademarks This article delves into the legal framework of registering a trademark in a regional language, […]

Certificate Course on Fashion Laws- The Legal Side of the Runway (5th July 2025 – 20th July 2025)

April 15, 2025 admin 0

The fashion industry generates millions of revenue and contributes significantly to the GDP of the nation. Hence, there have been numerous laws and regulations governing […]

Certificate course on Sports Law (22nd March to 12th April 2025)- The IP Press

March 18, 2025 admin 0

About the course The IP Press is delighted to launch its flagship course on SPORTS LAW, one of the newly emerging lines of law. Explore […]

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 […]

Certificate Course on Media and Entertainment Laws (2nd March to 23rd March 2025)- The IP Press

February 14, 2025 admin 0

Are you passionate about the world of media and entertainment? Do you want to gain a deeper understanding of the legal intricacies that govern these […]

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 […]

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 […]

Gaming the Rankings: Unpacking Defamation and Free Speech in Play Games 24×7 v. Skoch Group

January 30, 2025 Aeshita Marwah 0

In a digital era where rankings and reviews significantly influence consumer choices, what happens when these rankings are alleged to be biased, defamatory, and self-serving? […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Polo Trademark Saga: The Power of a Global Icon

December 17, 2024 admin 0

Trademarks are more than simply names; they are legacies that need to be protected, as demonstrated by the recent Polo/Lauren Company L.P. vs. Landmark Traders […]

Trademark Classes and Product Differentiation

December 8, 2024 admin 0

Introduction Trademarks play a very important role in the competitive world of commerce as such marks act as assets for various enterprises, providing a difference […]

Navigating Signature Stances in Intellectual Property Laws

December 4, 2024 admin 0

Recently, Turkish Olympic pistol shooter Yususf Dikec, who won a silver medal in the 2024 Summer Olympics, has filed for trademarking his shooting stance. The […]

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 […]

Revving Up Intellectual Property: The Untold Battles Behind Formula One Innovations

November 5, 2024 admin 1

The era was the 1920s in Europe. As cars started becoming common among the rich, car races gained popularity. Different racing events were held across Europe […]

Are Digital IP Transactions Subject To Stamp Duty? Exploring Emerging Trends

October 24, 2024 admin 0

In the modern digital era, intellectual property (IP) transactions are no longer limited to physical contracts or actual objects. The rapid growth of the digital […]

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Exclusive Workshop: Master Patent Drafting for Paper II – Patent Agent Exam 2025!

October 14, 2024 admin 0

(November 10-November 23, 2024) -The IP Press in Collaboration with S. Majumdar & Co. The IP Press, in collaboration with S. Majumdar & Co., proudly […]

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Today’s Quiz

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Are you ready to test your IP knowledge?

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

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

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

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

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

Prior art search includes:

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

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

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

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

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

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

"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

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

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

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

Law on_____ is not codified in India.
Rights conferred by registration are subject to prior user rights under the Trademark Act of 1999

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

'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

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

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?

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

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

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

'Prior art' in patent law includes

This sound mark belongs to whom:

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

Which of these is a geographical indication?

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

Slogans/ Short phrases can be protected under:

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

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

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

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

What does a trademark protect?

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

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

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

India is a member of:

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

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

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

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

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

 

 

The copyright over a photograph lasts for:

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

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

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

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

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

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?

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