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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 […]

JUSTICE FOR THE RARE: UNRAVELING DELAYS, ACCESS, AND THE FIGHT FOR LIFE-SAVING DRUGS IN INDIA

October 13, 2024 Aeshita Marwah 0

In a landmark move, the Delhi High Court recently addressed the plight of patients suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a debilitating rare disease. The […]

GUARDIANS OF THE BRAND: THE AMUL TRADEMARK SAGA IN THE DELHI HIGH COURT

October 13, 2024 Aeshita Marwah 0

The Delhi High Court recently ruled on a trademark infringement case involving the renowned ‘AMUL’ trademark, a household name in India synonymous with quality dairy […]

BETWEEN MORALITY AND INNOVATION: ANALYZING THE DELHI HIGH COURT’S DECISION ON E-CIGARETTE PATENTS

October 13, 2024 Aeshita Marwah 0

In a recent development, the Delhi High Court’s decision on July 4, 2024, in Phillip Morris Products SA v. Assistant Controller Of Patents And Design […]

Stitching together Innovation: The Art of IP in Fashion

October 1, 2024 admin 0

The Evolution of Fashion: From Function to Expression: Until the 19th century, fashion was primarily utilitarian, serving functional purposes. But in recent times, fashion has […]

Emphasis On Procedural Fairness and Transparent Review Process: Delhi High Court’s Ruling on Patentability and Procedural Fairness

October 1, 2024 admin 0

Case: KAWAKAMI, SHIGEKI & ORS. Versus ASSISTANT CONTROLLER OF PATENTS AND DESIGNS C.A.(COMM.IPD-PAT) 191/2022 Introduction The appeal challenges an order issued on 15th November 2021 […]

Trailblazing Decisions transform Indian Patent Law: A new chapter of adaptability in Claim Modification

October 1, 2024 admin 0

Delhi High Court recently rendered two historic rulings that profoundly altered the patent law landscape, especially about the extent of allowable claim modifications under Indian […]

Storytellers’ Wars: Humans of Bombay v People of India (2023).

September 25, 2024 admin 3

The digital storytelling platforms Humans of Bombay (HOB) and People of India (POI) have been engrossed in a legal battle which has created quite a […]

Significant changes in Statement of Working under “The Patents (Amendment), Rules, 2024

September 12, 2024 Devanshi Bang 4

On March 15, 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry notified the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024 (“Amended Rules”), introducing significant changes to Indian patent practice […]

Voice Theft in the Digital Age: Bombay High Court’s Landmark Ruling on AI and Personality Rights

September 5, 2024 admin 1

Case: Arijit Singh vs Codible Ventures LLP, COM IPR SUIT (L) NO.23443 OF 2024, Judgement dt. July 26, 2024 Introduction: The Bombay High Court’s recent ruling […]

Mickey Mouse a Copyright Icon to Public Domain Potential : A critical Analysis

September 4, 2024 admin 3

Introduction The great Mickey Mouse, the beloved cartoon character whose copyright protection by Walt Disney concluded last December. The imminent transition of Mickey Mouse from […]

Certificate Course on Mastering Data Protection (19th October – 27th October 2024)

September 1, 2024 admin 2

The IP Press is proud to announce the launch of our flagship Certificate Course on Mastering Data Protection, running from 19th October to 27th October […]

Changes in cybersecurity Laws in India and their Implementation

August 29, 2024 admin 3

Introduction The major framework governing the Cyber Security Laws in India is The Information Technology Act of 2000 (hereinafter referred to as the IT Act). […]

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The copyright over a photograph lasts for:

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

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

Slogans/ Short phrases can be protected under:

Can tattoos be copyrighted in India?

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

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

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

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

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

India is a member of:

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

"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

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

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

'Prior art' in patent law includes

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

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

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

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

'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

Prior art search includes:

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

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:

 

 

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

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

This sound mark belongs to whom:

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

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

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

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

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

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

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

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

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

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

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 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?

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

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

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

Which of these is a geographical indication?

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

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

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

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

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

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

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

What does a trademark protect?

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

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