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Certificate Course on IP in Music Industry (25th October to 16th November 2025)- The IP Press

August 16, 2025 admin 0

Are you captivated by the magic of music and intrigued by the legal frameworks that protect and shape this ever-evolving industry? If so, we have […]

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Celebrating Innovation: Launch of Our AI & IP Law Newsletter | The IP Press |

August 15, 2025 admin 0

Greetings from The IP Press. The IP Press proudly launches its first ever Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Rights Newsletter this Independence Day — a […]

Free Certificate Course on Basics of IPR | Dates: 30th August – 7th September 2025

August 12, 2025 admin 0

About the course Intellectual property is the currency of the tech world. The pharmaceutical patent for Lipitor generated over $100 billion in revenue, the copyright […]

Swiping Right on Copyright: Dating Apps and the Challenge of User-Generated Content

October 14, 2025 admin 0

Dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and India’s very own TrulyMadly or Aisle are no longer fringe platforms. These platforms are mainstream spaces where […]

THE COPYRIGHT CHALLENGES BEHIND GEMINI’S TRENDING PHOTOS

October 14, 2025 admin 0

META DESCRIPTION The blog focuses on the recent internet trend of generating images using Gemini prompts, which can generate hyper realistic photos within a fraction […]

Delhi High Court Rules in Favor of Public Interest: Natco Wins Patent Battle Against Roche for SMA Drug Risdiplam

October 10, 2025 admin 0

The Delhi High Court delivered a landmark judgment on October 9, 2025, dismissing Swiss pharmaceutical giant F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG’s appeal and clearing the path […]

When Couture Meets the Courtroom: Unstitching the Seams of Pirated Lehenga Lawsuits

October 3, 2025 admin 0

The Designs Act of 2000 has become popular among Indian couture businesses to ban the widespread “lehenga piracy.” House of Anita Dongre v. Rishi Vij […]

Certificate Course on Media and Entertainment Laws (13th December 2025 – 3rd January 2026)

October 3, 2025 admin 0

Unlock Your Creative Potential! Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of media and entertainment? Join our exclusive Media & Entertainment Course designed […]

Owning the Echo: Can the Sonic Architecture of Indian Temples Be Patented?

September 28, 2025 admin 0

It is often said that temples are the landscapes of the soul. Indian temples are famed not just for its visual grandeur but also for […]

WHO HOLDS COPYRIGHT IN AI-GENERATED WORKS? INDIA- US PERSPECTIVE:

September 28, 2025 admin 0

INTRODUCTION: In today’s era, people are highly dependent on Artificial Intelligence (AI), whether it involves drafting an email or the use of AI at the […]

When Worship Becomes Theft: Copyright Crisis in Nigerian Churches

September 28, 2025 admin 0

On August 21, 2025, gospel singer Adeyinka Alaseyori gathered veterans at an event tagged ‘Celebrating the Legends’ in Ikeja, Lagos. From the images and videos […]

From Treaties to Shelves: How IP Clauses in BITs Affect Product Consumption

September 28, 2025 admin 0

When a foreign company wants to set up operations within a particular nation, there are a few factors that it may consider. Flexibility or ease […]

LEGO’s IP Strategy: From Bricks to Brand Universe

September 28, 2025 admin 0

Introduction Lego was a company which started as a small Danish workshop and over the years has become a worldwide phenomenon. Founded in 1932 by […]

When Ideas Aren’t Enough: Dream Girl-2 and the Limits of Copyright

September 28, 2025 admin 0

On a warm August morning in 2025, the Hon’ble Bombay High Court delivered its judgment in Ashim Kumar Bagchi v. Balaji Telefilms Limited, a case […]

Copying of Essential Features amounts to Prima facie infringement of Trademark – In light of Bombay HC Marico Lts v. Zee Hygiene Products Ltd and Ors

September 23, 2025 admin 0

BRIEF SYNOPSIS: The Bombay HC in the case of Marico Ltd v. Zee Hygine Products Pvt Ltd[1] granted interim injunction in favor of the Plaintiff […]

IS AI TAKING OVER THE POP INDUSTRY? ARTIST’S RIGHTS AT RISK

September 21, 2025 admin 0

What if the next trending song you hear wasn’t sung by an actual human being at all? What if a new track you thought was […]

Future of Meta Tags in Trademark Law: The Lenskart-Titan case

September 19, 2025 admin 0

Introduction Intellectual property rights have transformed the way people perceive creativity, particularly in the new age of technology. While the traditional framework revolved around static […]

Making a Case for Copyrighting Astrological Readings

September 16, 2025 admin 0

Introduction Astrology- especially the Vedic astrology (Jyotisha) practiced in India- connects mathematics, mythology, and spirituality into a unique intellectual endeavour. An astrologer begins with exact […]

Reforming the Rules of the Game: A Legal Analysis of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025

September 12, 2025 admin 0

On 18th August 2025, the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 received the President’s assent and came into force as the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. […]

Labubu and the Law: Fashion, Fast Fashion, and IP Protection

September 7, 2025 admin 0

Introduction: From Viral Trend to Legal Battleground Pop Mart introduced the world to Labubu, as quirky little collectible that soon became both a viral sensation […]

Painting the Town Red? Not Without Exide’s Permission

September 4, 2025 admin 0

Introduction In a landmark trade dress infringement case, the Calcutta High Court, in Exide Industries Ltd. v. Amara Raja Energy and Mobility Ltd., reaffirmed the […]

Crash Course on Patent Agent Exam, 2026 (1st November 2025- 14th December 2025)- The IP Press

September 2, 2025 admin 0

Dates: 1st November 2025- 14 December 2025Weekend live sessions from industry experts! About the Course: This Crash Course on Patent Agent Exam, 2026 is designed to […]

The Challenges of Trademarking Taste in India: Legal Barriers and Future Possibilities

September 2, 2025 admin 0

Short summary – Taste, from kitchen staples to luxury experiences, serves as a remarkable identifier of brands. This article discusses the challenges in trademarking taste […]

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What is the period of protection of copyright granted in USA and UK?

An important consideration for the grant of a patent of an invention is:

Number of classes of ‘works’ under Indian Copyright Law:

The Trademark Act of 1999 provides for Absolute grounds of refusal:

Can tattoos be copyrighted in India?

Hint: Did you know Shahrukh Khan’s tattoo in Don2 was copyrighted?

'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

'Prior art' in patent law includes

India is a member of:

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

Slogans/ Short phrases can be protected under:

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

The time limit for filing PCT National phase application in India is:

The Protection of Plant Variety and Farmers Right Act, 2001 (PPVFR Act) received the assent of President on:

The letters 'ND' in the term 'FRAND' for SEP licensing mean:

Ariana Grande faced Copyright Infringement lawsuit in January 2020 for which of her song?

Economic rights to performers for their performances fixed in audio-visual fixations were given in which international agreement?

Singer Adele was sued for copyright infringement of which of her song?

The 2017 movie Raabta was alleged to be a copy of the Telugu movie:

The letters ‘FR’ in the term ‘FRAND’ for SEP licensing stands for:

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

The Central Government reviews the Secrecy directions under Indian patent act at the intervals of:

 

 

Beyonce and Jay Z were recently sued for copyright infringement for which of their song?

Economic Rights under the Indian Copyright Act of 1957 are enumerated under:

A patentee has a right to claim damages for infringement from date of:

A "3-D shape" of a product can be protected under:

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

Who is appointed as the WIPO's next Director-General on May 8, 2020, by the consensus of the member states of the (WIPO):

Prior art search includes:

Can Disney sue a cakemaker for making an “Elsa” inspired cake?

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

Pre-grant opposition before the Indian Patent Office can be filed by:

The Indian Trademark Act of 1999 provides for Absolute grounds of refusal:

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

Which of these is a geographical indication?

Taylor Swift was sued for copyright infringement for which of her song?

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

Rights conferred by registration are subject to prior user rights under the Trademark Act of 1999
The first legislation in India relating to patents was enacted in:

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

The term "patent troll" was coined by the staff of which company?

"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

This sound mark belongs to whom:

https://storage.googleapis.com/theippress/2020/06/0cfa0277-media.wav

What does a trademark protect?

The minimum term of patent protection required as per TRIPS is:

The copyright over a photograph lasts for:

Which of the following is not patentable under the Patents Act of 1970?

In "quid-pro-quo", quo stands for:

A request for Foreign Filing License shall be disposed of by the Indian patent office within:

The popular symbol for copyright ‘©’ originated in which country?

Which was the first country to have a full-fledged copyright statute?

Rights conferred by registration are subject to prior user rights under the Trademark Act of 1999

Before the Copyright Act, 1957 (amended in 2012), which statute governed the copyright
laws in India?

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) was established in the year:

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