Author: Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India

Well-Known Trade Mark

July 19, 2023 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 6:58 pm

Have you ever asked the shopkeeper for a bottle of BISLERI rather than just a water bottle? Have you ever wanted a pair of PUMA shoes instead of just any local brand? Trademarks play a vital role for small and big businesses across the globe,

Music Piracy

June 21, 2023 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 2:06 pm

Music is an artistic work which is subject to copyright protection. Music lovers can now effortlessly stream music from anywhere in the world. Even in restaurants, bars, and lounges, the music is played to entertain their customers, whether by employing DJs or playing music through sound systems. However, copyright

How to Get a Trademark

June 4, 2023 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 8:32 pm

In today’s digital age, virtual goods have gained tremendous popularity, opening up new opportunities for businesses and creators. Whether it’s virtual reality experiences, in-app purchases, or digital assets, protecting your brand and creations with a trademark is essential. In this article, we will explore the

Selection of New Brands

May 29, 2023 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 10:43 pm

In the fast-paced world of business, where new brands emerge every day, protecting one’s intellectual property has become paramount. Trademarks play a crucial role in establishing brand identity and distinguishing products or services from competitors. However, before diving headfirst into branding endeavors, conducting comprehensive trademark

Role of IPR & Women in 21st Century Business

April 21, 2023 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 7:11 pm

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a global forum for intellectual property which observes World Intellectual Property Day on 26th April every year. This year the theme set out by WIPO is “Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity”. Women throughout the world have

Protection of Cultural Heritage

January 24, 2023 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 3:41 pm

There are two types of cultural heritage, tangible and intangible. Tangible heritage includes heritage sites like historical temples, palaces etc, artifacts and archaeological sites and intangible heritage includes stories passed on orally through generations, traditional handicrafts, rituals, knowledge based on use of flora and fauna

Indian Trademark Registration

January 10, 2023 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 3:08 pm

There are several steps in the registration process of trademarks in India and the application procedure is laid down by the Trademarks Act, 1999 and Trademark Rules, 2017. The Act through Section 18 empowers the proprietor of the mark to file the application for its

Safeguarding Musical Work

December 28, 2022 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 10:30 am

Copyright infringement disrupts the exclusive right of the copyright holder, who is usually the music producer in the case of musical works, to gain commercial benefits from their copyright protected works. Copyright involves the exclusive right to reproduce and distribute the original work.

Santa Claus at free zone

December 24, 2022 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 5:24 pm

The question which arises, if the character of Santa Claus is so widely used and to gain commercially benefits by attracting consumers, then who owns it and how is the intellectual property rights of the proprietor protected.

Securing Original Photographs

December 21, 2022 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 12:46 pm

Photographs are under the subject matter of copyright which means that photographs are artistic works that attract copyright protection.

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