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Month: March 2024

Well-Known Trademarks: Pliability of Indian Courts in brand protection and beyond

March 30, 2024 admin 2

Extended Case Analysis on:Hermes International & Anr. v Crimzon Fashion Accessories (Delhi High Court, 2023/DHC/000961) Introduction This comment is pursuant to the case of Hermes […]

Green is the New Black: Exploring Green Technology Patents as Corporate Initiatives for Environmental Innovation

March 26, 2024 Tejaswini Kaushal 4

For a Greener World Green technology aims to mitigate environmental impact through eco-friendly products, utilizing green energy for a sustainable future. The synergy of IPRs […]

Mayur versus Mayuri: DHC allows Injunction for Saera Electric’s Trademark

March 22, 2024 Tejaswini Kaushal 1

Introduction The case of Saera Electric Auto Limited vs. Malak Techno Private Limited (CS(COMM) 223/2024) was heard in the High Court of Delhi on 14 […]

Relief ‘Bar’red for Barcode Patent by the Delhi High Court

March 20, 2024 Tejaswini Kaushal 1

Introduction The case of Niranjan Arvind Gosavi And Ors vs Innovatiview India Private Limited (CS(COMM) 214/2024) was heard in the High Court of Delhi. The […]

Key Highlights from the Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024

March 18, 2024 Manya Jain 1

The Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024 bring forth significant changes aimed at harmonizing India’s patent laws with global standards, fostering innovation, and safeguarding the rights of […]

Towards a Brighter Future: Enhancing Reasoning and Natural Justice in Indian IP Litigation

March 15, 2024 Amisha Mittal 1

Intellectual Property remains at the heart of promoting innovation across jurisdictions. Patent and Trademark litigation play a crucial role in safeguarding and enforcing IP rights […]

Defending Creativity: The Copyright Infringement Battle Against ZINCE WATCH PLUS

March 11, 2024 Shreya Kapoor 1

Introduction The intellectual property fraternity has recently witnessed a significant milestone. In the recent landmark legal victory, the plaintiff, Tata Sons won a copyright infringement […]

A “Gooey” Gordian Knot: Untangling IP Protection for GUIs

March 8, 2024 Tejaswini Kaushal 0

A Gooey Affair Graphical User Interface (GUI), rather unappetizingly called “gooey” by tech whizzes and software engineers, has been a big matter of contention and […]

From Opposition to Participation: Did the Role of Patent Opponents Upgrade?

March 6, 2024 Dharshini P 1

A Primer on Pre-Grant Opposition Let’s dig into the intriguing patent grant procedures and the crucial role of pre-grant opponents in influencing the fate of […]

The Pride War: Decoding Deceptive Similarity in the Blenders Pride v London Pride

March 2, 2024 Aditi Agrawal 1

INTRODUCTION In a recent trademark dispute between competing whiskey brands, Madhya Pradesh High Court refused to pass a temporary injunction against the makers of ‘London […]

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"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

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

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

Which of these is a geographical indication?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The first legislation in India relating to patents was enacted in:

Can tattoos be copyrighted in India?

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

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

'Prior art' in patent law includes

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

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

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

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

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

The copyright over a photograph lasts for:

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

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

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

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

Slogans/ Short phrases can be protected under:

Prior art search includes:

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

 

 

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

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

This sound mark belongs to whom:

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

What does a trademark protect?

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

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

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

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

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

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

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

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?

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

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

India is a member of:

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

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

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

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