What rights are covered under Copyright – ©

Copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship as soon as an author fixes the work in a tangible form of expression. Copyright refers to the legal right of the owner of intellectual property. In simple terms, copyright is the right to copy. This means that the original creators of[…read more ]

Why one should not use Deceptively Similar Brand name?  Pidilite Industries Limited v. Fixo Industries

Trademark has been defined as a mark capable of being represented graphically and which is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others and may include the shape of goods, their packaging, and combination of colours. Once a trademark gets registered and validated, no person other than the owner[…read more ]

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 ]

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 ]

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 ]