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Between Originality and Replication: The Intricate Dance of GUI Copyright in Delhi High Court’s Hulm Entertainment Case

December 14, 2023 Amisha Mittal 0

The ongoing legal dispute in the realm of intellectual property between Hulm Entertainment, the plaintiff, and Fantasy Sports, the defendant, currently awaiting adjudication before the […]

IPR Suit Valuation Under Scrutiny: Pankaj Ravjibhai Patel reshapes the legal landscape

December 6, 2023 Prachi Mathur 0

Introduction In the dynamic landscape of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) litigation, the recent judgment by the Delhi High Court in Pankaj Ravjibhai Patel v. SSS […]

NAVIGATING THE PLAYING FIELD: THE IMPACT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW IN THE SPORTS INDUSTRY

December 4, 2023 Ananya Tiwari 0

INTRODUCTION: The intersection of Intellectual Property (IP) Law and the sports industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape where legal principles safeguard the interests of […]

Certificate course on Sports Law (23rd December 2023 to 20th January 2024)- The IP Press

December 1, 2023 admin 2

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 […]

Intellectual Property Right in the Digital Age- Exploring New Frontiers

November 28, 2023 admin 1

INTRODUCTION The legal protections given to people or organisations for their discoveries or creations are known as intellectual property rights (IPRs). By offering incentives and […]

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 […]

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. […]

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The copyright over a photograph lasts for:

Which of these is a geographical indication?

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

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

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

 

 

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

"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

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

Slogans/ Short phrases can be protected under:

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

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

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

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

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

'Prior art' in patent law includes

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

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

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

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

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

Can tattoos be copyrighted in India?

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

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

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

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

'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

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

India is a member of:

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

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

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

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

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

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

This sound mark belongs to whom:

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

Prior art search includes:

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

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

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

What does a trademark protect?

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

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

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

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

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

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

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

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

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