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Decoding Diagnostic Method Patents: The MHC:4617 Case and India’s Patent Eligibility Conundrum

November 22, 2023 Amisha Mittal 0

Introduction: In the ever-evolving landscape of patent law in India, a recent judgment by the Madras High Court has stirred significant interest and debate. The […]

Call for Bloggers- The IP Press

November 20, 2023 admin 0

We’re excited to invite all passionate writers and IP enthusiasts to join our team of IPHolics. About The IP Press: We believe writing and digitalization […]

Dolphin Mart Private Limited vs. Avenue Supermarts Limited and Ors.

November 19, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Citation: MANU/DE/5461/2023 Introduction: In the High Court of Delhi, the case of Dolphin Mart Private Limited vs. Avenue Supermarts Limited and Ors. involves a […]

“Wait a Moment, Mr. Postman!”: Delhi High Court Analyses Section 57(4) and 124 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 in the POSTMAN Trademark Infringement Case

November 17, 2023 Tejaswini Kaushal 0

Introduction The Delhi High Court appointed two amicus curiae to aid in determining whether a challenge to the defendant’s trademark could be considered under Section […]

British Engines (UK) Limited v. The Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks

November 15, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Introduction: The case of British Engines (UK) Limited v. The Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks revolves around the appellant, British Engines (UK) Limited, a UK-based […]

Ramya S. Moorthy vs. Registrar of Trade Marks & Anr.

November 13, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Citation: W.P.(IPD).Nos.3 & 4 of 2023 Introduction The Madras High Court recently delivered a significant judgment in the case of Ramya S. Moorthy vs. […]

Kent Cables Private Limited and Ors. vs. Union of India and Ors.

November 11, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Citation: MANU/DE/5310/2023 Introduction The case of Kent Cables Private Limited and Ors. vs. Union of India and Ors. revolves around a contentious issue in […]

Trademark Triumph: Fluke Corporation’s Victory in the DATAPAQ Case Analysis

November 9, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Name: Fluke Corporation vs. Registrar of Trademarks Case Citation: C.A.(COMM.IPD-TM) 47/2022, MANU/DE/5367/2023 Date of Decision: 16th August, 2023 CORAM: JUSTICE PRATHIBA M. SINGH Introduction […]

Examining phonetical Similarity: Elyon Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. vs. The Registrar of Trademarks

November 7, 2023 Anil Shete 0

In the matter of Elyon Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. vs. The Registrar of Trademarks, the Appellant, Elyon Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., sought registration of the word mark […]

Copyright Indemnity Policies for Generative AI: Are Users Actually Safe?

November 5, 2023 Prachi Mathur 0

 Introduction With the expansion of Generative AI technology across platforms and applications, developers are battling with a slew of copyright litigations. For instance, recently, a […]

Rethinking Dispute Resolution in Nigeria’s Music Industry

November 3, 2023 Seun Lari-Williams 0

Nigeria’s music industry, a vibrant tapestry of creativity, has long been marred by disputes between artists and labels. An anecdote my father once shared comes […]

“Exploring the Intersection of Trademark and Design: Safeguarding Visual Elements in Intellectual Property”

October 29, 2023 admin 0

The complex interplay between trademark and design law in the context of intellectual property law has been examined by courts on several occasions.  This piece […]

UNLOCKING INNOVATION: POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF IMPLEMENTING A UNITARY PATENT SYSTEM IN G20 COUNTRIES

October 25, 2023 Ananya Tiwari 0

Everything that can be invented has been invented. -Charles H. Duell INTRODUCTION: In today’s interconnected, rapidly changing and evolving global economy, innovation has become the […]

Case Analysis: BEST Sport & Freizeit GmbH v. Registrar of Trademarks

October 24, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Citation: 2023:MHC:3879 Introduction: In the case of BEST Sport & Freizeit GmbH v. Registrar of Trademarks, the appellant, BEST Sport & Freizeit GmbH, a […]

Corporate Interests vs. Public Interest: The Delhi High Court’s Verdict on PepsiCo’s Potato Variety

October 23, 2023 Amisha Mittal 0

On July 5th, the Delhi High Court dismissed PepsiCo India Holdings’ appeal[1] to overturn an order from the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights […]

Legal Clash: Delhi High Court Halts Parle’s Use of ‘For The Bold’ Tagline in ‘B Fizz’ Drink Advertising Following PepsiCo’s Suit

October 20, 2023 Ananya Tiwari 0

INTRODUCTION: In a recent legal battle that has grabbed the attention and views of the whole Indian beverage industry, the Hon’ble Delhi High Court has […]

Protecting Copyright in the Digital Age: A Case Analysis of Universal City Studios LLC. & Ors. v. DOTMOVIES.BABY & Ors.

October 15, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Citation: CS(COMM) 514/2023 and I.A. 14120/2023, 14122/2023 in the High Court of Delhi at New Delhi Introduction The case of Universal City Studios LLC. […]

Decentralized Dispute Resolution for Digital Copyright Disputes?

October 14, 2023 Seun Lari-Williams 0

In today’s digital age, the copyright industry faces a formidable challenge: the scarcity of accessible avenues for resolving disputes, particularly those involving low monetary value […]

Streaming Dynamics Altered: Appreciating Delhi HC’s ‘Dynamic+ Injunction’ against Rogue Streaming Websites

October 13, 2023 Tejaswini Kaushal 0

Introduction In a groundbreaking ruling, the Delhi High Court has taken a decisive step to prevent the unauthorized streaming and downloading of copyrighted content from […]

From Inspiration to Imitation: The Copyright Drama Unfolding

October 12, 2023 Sonal Sinha 0

The Delhi High Court has issued a summons to a digital platform called ‘People of India (POI)’ following a copyright infringement lawsuit brought forth by […]

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Are you ready to test your IP knowledge?

"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

Prior art search includes:

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

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

This sound mark belongs to whom:

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

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

What does a trademark protect?

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

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

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

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

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

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

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

'Prior art' in patent law includes

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

The copyright over a photograph lasts for:

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

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

Slogans/ Short phrases can be protected under:

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

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

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

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

Which of these is a geographical indication?

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

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

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

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

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

'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

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:

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

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

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

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

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

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

India is a member of:

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

Can tattoos be copyrighted in India?

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

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

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

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

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

 

 

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

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

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

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

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