In 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 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 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 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.
Read MoreBattle 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
Read MoreOn 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreA 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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