Author: Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India

Copyright Registration in India

Copyright Registration in India

WHAT IS COPYRIGHT Copyright is a bundle of rights given to the creators of literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works and producers of cinematograph films and sound recordings. This bundle of rights also includes rights of reproduction, communication to the public, adaptation and translation of

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Top 5 Intellectual Property Cases

Top 5 Intellectual Property Cases

1. Kellogg Co. v. National Biscuit Co. In 1893, Henry Perky began making a pillow-shaped cereal and named it Shredded Whole Wheat. John Harvey Kellogg said that eating the cereal was like “eating a whisk broom” and there were several criticisms calling it “shredded doormat”.

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What is Trademark and Procedure for Trademark Registration in India

What is Trademark and Procedure for Trademark Registration in India

WHAT IS A TRADEMARK A trademark is a visual symbol to distinguish the goods or services from other similar goods or services originating from different businesses. It can be word or words, name, label, numerals or combination of colors legally registered or established by use

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Christian Louboutin SAS v Nakul Bajaj and Ors.

Christian Louboutin SAS v Nakul Bajaj and Ors.

In a recent judgment by the Delhi High Court in Christian Louboutin SAS v Nakul Bajaj and Ors., it has held that Darveys who was selling counterfeit goods on their online platform by using Christian Louboutin’s trademark including the notorious single-colour mark for its distinctive

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Frequently Asked Questions about Trademark in India

Frequently Asked Questions about Trademark in India

What is a Trademark? A trademark is known as a Brand mark in layman’s language. It is an unique markrepresented graphically creating identity of goods or services of one person from those of others and may include shape of goods, their packaging, colors or any

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Evolution of Patents From The Pre-British Era

Evolution of Patents From The Pre-British Era

Patent is an essential branch under an umbrella of Intellectual Property that deals with the protection of Inventions and innovations. It is an authority or license given by the Government conferring a right or title of monopoly to the inventor for a set period of

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Here are some FAQ’s about Copyright You Need to Know

Here are some FAQ’s about Copyright You Need to Know

What is Copyright? Copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of the original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works and producers of cinematograph films and sound recordings. These rights protect against any unauthorized use or imitation of the creator’s work. Is

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What is a Patent?

What is a Patent?

Section 2(m) of the Indian Patent Act, 1970 define Patent as means a patent for any invention granted under this Act Elaborately, It is an authority or license given by the Government conferring a right or title of monopoly to the inventor for a set

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Madhya Pradesh’s Kadaknath Chicken Wins the Battle of GI Tag

Madhya Pradesh’s Kadaknath Chicken Wins the Battle of GI Tag

Kadaknath chicken had become the reason for dispute between Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh with both the States its claim over its origin for GI tag. Both States had filed applications with the Geographical Indication Registry office in Chennai for the ‘GI tag’ for this “Kali

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How Much Does it Cost to Register a United States Trademark

How Much Does it Cost to Register a United States Trademark

There are two ways to register a trademark in the United States. United States Patent and Trademark Office(USPTO), or with your state. State trademark registration is relatively easier and cheap, while federal trademark registration is more complex and expensive. However, federal registration offers far better protection. State trademark

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