Patent opposition, if used properly, is an important tool to prevent the grant of frivolous patents. Although the same can be achieved by revocation and other litigious methods, opposition serves as a more cost-effective way. However, this raises question of the misuse of opposition to
Read MoreIn today’s technology-driven world, Intellectual Property has an indispensable role to play. Similarly, a patent is an important asset for an organization. An organization can grow in demand through its patenting activities. However, obtaining a grant of a patent is a long process with multiple
Read MoreTrade marks have become an important part of running a business. Increasingly, businesses across India are applying for trade marks as it helps them stand out and acts a prime instrument for advertising and selling their products. Primarily, a trade mark distinguishes the goods and
Read MoreLegalPay is a litigation finance platform which helps an entity transfer the burden cost to a third party. With its aim to ease financial burden of litigation, LegalPay also helps the Plaintiff cover its legal fees, working capital with non-recourse litigation funding. They also offer
Read MoreOn Day 1 of the event dated 6th of September,The topic for the day- “Intellectual property rights: general overview” by Hon’ble VC,Professor (Dr.) Biswajit Ghosh, The Neotia University, West Bengal, India Patent Attorney,India.The welcome address was delivered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Singh, Associate Dean, school
Read MoreWhat is Trademark Search? Trademark search refers to any action taken to determine whether a trademark is used in commerce. Indian Trademark Search A trademark search is made in the Indian Trademark Registry database, similar word marks, as well as phonetically similar names in a
Read MoreDay 12 (18th September 2021) “Impact of Intellectual Property in Academia” by Dr. Jayanta Ghosh, Research Fellow CRSGIP, Founder & Director (Honorary) IP-Think-Tank. The key points Dr. Jayanta had spoken are: Impact/ influencing factors such as scientific factor and legal factor. Here, the scientific
Read More1. Preparation/ Filing of Trademark Application (s/18 of the Trademarks Act, 1999) a. Name of the Applicant b. Nature of the Business c. Address of the Applicant d. Description of the Trademark- Word mark Device mark e. Description of the Goods or Services f. Classification
Read MoreYesterday (22nd July 2021), Biswajit Sarkar, Advocates- IP Attorneys successfullyconcluded the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the renowned NeotiaUniversity to create an IPR Cell within the University. The proposed MOU will: Promote development in science and technological innovation. This will be an opportunity for Neotia University’s students
Read MoreA Blockchain is a digital ledger that tracks assets in a business network. An asset can be tangible (cash, land, car) or intangible (patent, copyright, trademark). On a blockchain network, it becomes possible to track and trade any asset in a risk-free and cost-saving method.
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