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Role of Trademark Lawyer in India
October 23, 2021
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 2:27 pm
The growth of Intellectual Property Rights has led to an increase in demand for trademark lawyers in India. Trademarks have become an important part of running a business. Increasingly, businesses across India are applying for trademarks. This helps them stand out and acts as a
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Procedure For Design Registration in India
October 23, 2021
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 2:11 pm
Introduction A registered design grants the owner exclusive rights against any unauthorized copying or imitation. It can also help make the product more saleable, helping consumers identify the product with the brand. For a design to be registered under the Design Act, 2000, it must
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Registration of Geographical Indication in India
October 22, 2021
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 7:04 pm
A Geographical Indication shows that the goods originate from a country, region, or locality. Moreover, it also represents some special characteristics and qualities which belong to its place of origin. Besides, any association of persons or organizations can make an application for registration of Geographical
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PCT Filing Procedure in India
October 22, 2021
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 6:54 pm
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) is an International Treaty with over 145 contracting states. The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) is responsible for administering PCT. As a result, PCT protects the invention of the applicant in many countries. Besides a single international patent application can
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Patent Infringement in India
October 22, 2021
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 6:49 pm
What is patent infringement? Patent infringement is the commission of a prohibited act in relation to a patented invention without the permission of the patent holder. What constitutes Patent Infringement? A patent infringement usually occurs through the usage or sale of the patented invention. In
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Patent Renewal in India
October 22, 2021
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 6:45 pm
In India, applicants register their patents for a period of 20 years. It is crucial to renew your patent on time to avoid any surcharge. In the case that you do not renew your patent it will cease to exist and be available in public
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Patent Registration Process in India
October 22, 2021
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 6:30 pm
Conceiving the Invention The inventor should collect as much information as possible about his invention. The inventor should think about the field of his invention, the advantages of such an invention and if that invention can improve already existing solutions. However, not all inventions are
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Patent Search in India
October 22, 2021
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 6:20 pm
An applicant should conduct a patent search to determine if there are any patents similar or identical to the applicant’s invention. A thorough patent search can improve the chances of obtaining a patent registration. One can also conduct a patent search to find information on
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Design Infringement in India
October 21, 2021
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 8:08 pm
Under the Design Act of 2000 in India, if someone copies a registered design, the law considers it to be an Infringement of Design. Section 22 of the Designs Act, 2000 contains the provisions pertaining to the piracy of registered designs in India. Any false
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Design Cancellation in India
October 21, 2021
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 8:06 pm
The registered owner of a design possesses unrestricted rights to their registered Designs in India. The right to cancel a design registration is one of these rights. The Act and Rules relating to the Design Law of India clearly detail the cancellation procedure. One may
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