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Delhi High Court Rules in Favor of Public Interest: Natco Wins Patent Battle Against Roche for SMA Drug Risdiplam

October 10, 2025 admin 0

The Delhi High Court delivered a landmark judgment on October 9, 2025, dismissing Swiss pharmaceutical giant F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG’s appeal and clearing the path […]

Owning the Echo: Can the Sonic Architecture of Indian Temples Be Patented?

September 28, 2025 admin 0

It is often said that temples are the landscapes of the soul. Indian temples are famed not just for its visual grandeur but also for […]

From Treaties to Shelves: How IP Clauses in BITs Affect Product Consumption

September 28, 2025 admin 0

When a foreign company wants to set up operations within a particular nation, there are a few factors that it may consider. Flexibility or ease […]

LEGO’s IP Strategy: From Bricks to Brand Universe

September 28, 2025 admin 0

Introduction Lego was a company which started as a small Danish workshop and over the years has become a worldwide phenomenon. Founded in 1932 by […]

Crash Course on Patent Agent Exam, 2026 (1st November 2025- 14th December 2025)- The IP Press

September 2, 2025 admin 0

Dates: 1st November 2025- 14 December 2025Weekend live sessions from industry experts! About the Course: This Crash Course on Patent Agent Exam, 2026 is designed to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Therapeutic Efficacy: A Requirement Under Section 3(d), Not Section 3(e) of the Indian Patents Act

July 14, 2025 admin 0

The Hon’ble High Court at Calcutta has recently passed an Order allowing an Appeal from the Order of the Controller refusing an application on the […]

Hear Less, Grant More: A Welcome Trend in Patent Practice

July 10, 2025 admin 0

The patent office recently introduced the tools to access granted patents without a hearing and refusals without a hearing. The provisions for granting and refusing […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Registrations extended by a week : Comprehensive Course on Patents (5th October to 23rd November 2024)- The IP Press In Collaboration with S. Majumdar & Co.

September 1, 2024 admin 3

Following a favorable outcome of preparing students and professionals for the patent agent exam and providing them with a comprehensive guide on Patents in 2022 […]

The Debate Surrounding Performer’s Rights of Fashion Models

August 16, 2024 admin 2

“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way […]

3rd sankhla & Associates National Moot Court Competition 2024

August 13, 2024 admin 2

The AmikusQriae (TAQ) is organizing the 3rd edition of Sankhla & Associates National Moot Court Competition 2024 in association with its esteemed joint organizer Sankhla […]

Unlock Your Future in Sports Law with The IP Press (August 3 to August 24, 2024)

July 16, 2024 admin 0

Welcome to the IP Press’s Certificate Course on Sports Law! Are you ready to dive into one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving fields […]

One-Day Workshop on Roadmap to Pursuing an LLM Abroad

July 7, 2024 admin 1

Are you considering pursuing an LLM abroad but unsure where to start? The IP Press is excited to announce a comprehensive one-day workshop designed to […]

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

"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

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

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

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

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

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

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

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

India is a member of:

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

'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

Prior art search includes:

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

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

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

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

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

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

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

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

The copyright over a photograph lasts for:

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

This sound mark belongs to whom:

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

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

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

'Prior art' in patent law includes

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

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

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

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

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

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

Which of these is a geographical indication?

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

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

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

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

Slogans/ Short phrases can be protected under:

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

Can tattoos be copyrighted in India?

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

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

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

What does a trademark protect?

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

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