It is fairly common to come across works which are the creations of multiple persons and authorship vests in all such people that contributed towards the creation of that work. Some common examples include two or more authors contributing towards writing a research paper or
Introduction The definition of mark under section 2(1)(m) in the Trademarks Act, 1999 includes “shape of goods” and “their packaging” and any combination of such shape or packaging with other things, fall within the plain and general meaning of the term ‘mark’ thereby making it
What is copyright infringement? Unauthorized use of a work protected by copyright is referred to as copyright infringement. Thus, it is the unauthorised use of someone else’s copyrighted work that violates the owner’s rights, such as the right to reproduce, distribute, exhibit, or perform the
In this blog, we talk about the role of IPR in Mergers and Acquisitions
In this blog, we discuss the role of IPR in the fashion industry and the protection accorded under copyright, trademark and patent laws.
With the advent of globalization, there have been developments in almost every field and sector being social and legal. In recent decades, the realm of Intellectual Property Rights has also included geographical indications for a legal appropriate protection to their natural and traditional products based
Holiday season is around the corner and we at Biswajit Sarkar Advocates – IP Attorney always try to celebrate the festivities with intellectual stimulation. In this blog, we have cumulated some great innovations of unclear inventions and questionable application. 1. Automatic fire extinguishing system for
The act of taking or using things from a culture that is not your own, especially without demonstrating that you understand or appreciate that culture, is known as cultural appropriation. Cultural appropriation has received a lot of attention in the last few decades. Simply described,
Have you ever seen, or heard of, printed ears? Or printed hearts? Well, these may sound like something out of a Isaac Asimov novel, but 3D printing has made them our reality. Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is the technique of creating three-dimensional
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
