Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) protect creativity and innovation. Where IP is infringed, the challenge is enforcing those rights in courts. In India, cases can take years to reach a conclusion, which reduces the utility of IPRs. Trademarks, patents, and copyrights are time-sensitive, and if there is a delay in protection, then the protection is lost. …
In the current economy that prioritizes knowledge, intellectual property (IP) has emerged as one of the most beneficial business assets. IP is not only comprised of brand names and logos, but also includes software, films, books, innovative products, etc. IP contributes to business growth, innovation, competence, and profitability. However, tapping into its genuine potential is …
In the modern competitive marketplace, a business’s trademark transcends mere name or logo; it is its brand identity, and your consumers’ trust in you. If someone misappropriates your mark, your business can cause itself loss, both in revenue and reputation. This is why trademark registration under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 is more than a …
Think about spending countless hours toiling away at a book, constructing amazing IT software, or composing an emotional song, or designing a creative logo. It is sure you would be furious if someone used your work without permission. Copyright laws exist to protect that creativity by providing you with attribution, an ability to profit from …
Have you ever thought about why Darjeeling Tea has that particular flavour or has Mysore silks become so much a part of culture? That brings in Geographical Indications, a type of intellectual property linking the product with its place of origin. Buyer’s GI tag would assure them that the product’s quality, reputation, or other characteristics …
Imagine that you create a unique software-based game kit for children. At first, you aren’t sure it will be a commercial success. After a year, however, your idea has exploded and children are using it all over the country. Then you are left with a fear: what if someone copies your idea and sells it? …
For any startup, creating a solid brand is as vital as developing a terrific product or raising capital. In the competitive Indian marketplace, a strong brand is the first thing customers will take note of, and that brand needs to be protected. By registering your trademark, you give your startup exclusive rights of use for …
In the digital and AI-driven world we live in today, protecting intellectual property is now a necessity, not an option. Content can be copied, shared, or reproduced at warp speed, and therefore, businesses should take steps to protect their creative assets. If you publish books, own a media business, own a software company, or are …
Every major technological advancement-granting the printing press and the internet, goes with a change in intellectual property law. Currently, new digital technologies and AI are challenging copyrights, patents, and trademarks in ways we could not even imagine a decade ago. On the one hand, these technologies make the creativity process a more democratic thing, a …
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In today’s competitive Indian market, your brand is not just a name or logo, it is your identity, goodwill, and business asset. Yet many entrepreneurs ignore trademark registration until they face imitation, confusion, or even loss of customers. Under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, a registered trademark gives you the exclusive right to use and …
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