PCT (Patent Co-operation Treaty) in an international treaty came in to existence in 1970. PCT facilitates patent filing in all its member state countries through single filing. PCT is managed by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) having head quarter at Geneva and have 156 contracting states/country as on November 2022.
The IPR i.e. intellectual property rights include various types of properties such as trademark, copyrights etc. one of such property which is present in this ambit of IPR is geographical indications or famously known as G.I. A geographical indication is a sign used on products that has a specific geographic origin and includes the qualities[…read more ]
Introduction: Intellectual property rights play a crucial role in promoting innovation, creativity, and economic growth. In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and digital content, protecting these rights becomes increasingly important. One such pivotal case that garnered significant attention in the legal and intellectual property communities is OpenTV Inc. v The Controller of Patents and Designs[…read more ]
High Court examines the scope of permissible patent claim amendments in the pre-grant stage in the application 7039/DELNP/2012 In the order dated January 20, 2023, the Hon’ble Delhi High Court (hereinafter referred to as “the Hon’ble High Court”) has reverse an order passed by the learned Controller of Patents (hereinafter referred to as “the[…read more ]
Introduction: In today’s highly competitive and innovation-driven world, intellectual property plays a crucial role in protecting and fostering innovation. Patents, in particular, serve as a valuable tool for inventors, researchers, and businesses to safeguard their novel ideas, inventions, and technological advancements. However, the process of identifying existing patents, understanding their scope, and analyzing their potential[…read more ]
Trade Mark is a type of intellectual property which differentiates your products or services from other competitors in the market. In India, the Trade Mark Act, 1999 permits you to register a Trade Mark. As per SECTION 18 of the Trade Mark Act, 1999 the application for the registration of the mark must be made[…read more ]
Everyone knows the America’s best loved cookie which lately emerged into the markets of India and China. That is OREO. It was first developed and produced by the National Biscuit Company in the year 1912 in New York, US. Initially, Oreo focused on the markets of US and successfully covered maximum portion of the market[…read more ]
Introduction A trademark is a distinctive word, phrase, symbol, or design that is used to identify and distinguish a particular product or service from those of others. Trademarks are used to protect the reputation and goodwill of a business, and to help consumers identify and differentiate products and services in the marketplace. Trademarks can be[…read more ]
Intellectual property means knowledge or information in any form which has a commercial value and Intellectual property rights can be defined as a ideas, inventions and creations i.e. Copyright, Patent, Trademark, Design are some of the types of Intellectual Properties. Intellectual Property rights are intangible rights that are referred to as the creation of the[…read more ]