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Emerging jurisprudence of Intellectual Property Rights and policies recent trends and challenges around the globe 2021- Event begins.
October 21, 2021
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 3:10 pm
On 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
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PROCEDURE OF TRADEMARK SEARCH
October 21, 2021
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 1:24 pm
What 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
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PROCEDURE FOR TRADEMARK REGISTRATION IN INDIA
September 17, 2021
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 5:12 am
1. 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
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What is Blockchain Technology?
May 8, 2021
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 6:10 am
A 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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Trademark War for THE. Can it be Trademarked?
May 1, 2021
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 11:57 am
Battle for -“THE”!The Word “THE” is a very important word used in the English language without which any sentence would be incomplete. However to trademark the same would be quite difficult due to it being very generic in nature. In order for “THE” to be
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Amazon wins trademark case
January 29, 2021
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 10:21 am
On January 27, 2021, the UK Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) dismissed a patent infringement lawsuit against Amazon, the e-commerce retailer. The dispute emerged after Beverly Hills Polo Club (BHFP) owner Lifestyle Equities accused Amazon of infringing on its patent rights by allowing its licenced
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New cosplay copyright rules are being considered by Japan
January 28, 2021
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 12:12 pm
The government of Japan is taking into consideration the best way to regulate cosplay using copyright law protecting both the rights of the cosplayer and the owners of the relevant IP. Cosplay means costume play and is defined as the practice of dressing up as
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Stobbs launches ‘IP-as-a-service’ platform for brand owners
January 28, 2021
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 11:55 am
A new online platform has been launched aiming at brand owners by Stobbs, IP and brand law consultancy. The service called iaido provides data analysis to brand owners who wish to track the effectiveness of their trademark portfolio by blending real-time consumer purchasing patterns with
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What Can Be Patented in India
December 9, 2020
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 3:18 am
In India, there is a definitive list of things that cannot be patented as mentioned under Section 3 and 4 of the Indian Patents Act of 1970 but there seems to be no definite answer or adhered definition for knowing what can be patented within
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Impact of Patent Law on Economics Growth of India: An Analysis
December 8, 2020
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 7:30 am
INTRODUCTION The intellectual property applies to the security of mind inventions. Under the legal system, the owners of such property shall be given special privileges that may be used for recognition or financial gain. Mechanisms in which intellectual property is protected, including copyrights, patents, trademarks,
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