Architectural Work and Copyright Protection

Introduction  The importance of intellectual property (IP) in today’s economy is growing. IP is a valuable commodity that may be monetized and licensed in the architectural and construction sectors, giving them an advantage in the market. Trademarks, patents, industrial designs, and trade secrets are all examples of intellectual property related to the architectural and construction[…read more ]

Trademark prosecution services

Based on our vigilant search process, chances of getting major objections are very less. However in case if any objection comes through examination report, we have technical expert team to handle all such query through written reply. Even after reply in few case, if hearing is scheduled, we have all resources to prepare and appears[…read more ]

Social Media Counterfeiting: The Modern- Day Nemesis of Trade Mark Proprietors

The rise of sales, influence and counterfeiting on social media Around 560 billion Dollars’ worth of sales through social media were recorded in 2020. The figure is expected to reach 2.9 trillion by 2006. In 2021, 50% and 36% of internet users in China and the USA respectively made purchases on social platforms. Social media[…read more ]

Do Intellectual Property Laws and the Metaverse Pass the Compatibility Test?

Introduction  The metaverse is a combination of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and blockchain technology. This digital reality platform includes aspects of social media, gaming and virtual trade; allowing the users to interact. The key difference between social media as we know today and the potential of the metaverse is the ownership of virtual[…read more ]

Pre-Grant Opposition In India

INTRODUCTION:Indian Patent Act 1970, offers provision to community to raise objection against grant of patent byfiling opposition with patent office. There are two types of oppositions:1) Pre-grant opposition: Opposition can be done before the grant of patent.2) Post-grant opposition: Opposition can be done after the grant of patent.Here, we are focusing on pre-grant opposition in[…read more ]

Whirlpool of India Vs Videocon Industries

Plaintiff :-  Whirlpool of India Ltd Defendant :- Videocon Industries Ltd. Introduction Whirlpool had in 2012 challenged a washing machine designed by Videocon as having “virtually the same design, features, shape, colours and configuration” as its product for which Whirlpool already had a decade or more already registered a design. Videocon however had struggled to[…read more ]

Post-Grant Opposition In India

INTRODUCTION: Indian Patent Act 1970, offers provision to community to raise objection against grant of patent by filing opposition with patent office. There are two types of oppositions: 1) Pre-grant opposition: Opposition can be done before the grant of patent. 2) Post-grant opposition: Opposition can be done after the grant of patent. Here, we are[…read more ]