Block-chain impact on intellectual property is such that it has the ability to safeguard cryptocurrencies. This has led to many patents being filed. Like Money, Cryptocurrency is a type of virtual or digital currency, that works as a medium of exchange. Bitcoin and Ethereum are some of the more popular cryptocurrencies today, and although they […]
IP rights governing advancements in space technology are being brought forward only recently as these developments are increasingly becoming a private, commercial affair The outer space was out of the reach for humankind for the longest time, but in the last 75 years, space exploration has become somewhat familiar. In October 1957, Russia became the […]
When it comes to the entertainment industry – intellectual property rights, specifically copyrights and trademarks, come into play, and it’s essential to understand why. The entertainment industry in India is regarded as one of the largest in the world, producing approximately 1,500-2,000 films each year, in over 20 different languages. Every movie has a different […]
Inventors can get a temporary monopoly to use their innovations, which gives them a period of time to seek monetary benefits. A country’s innovations play a major role in determining its economic health. The economy of a country that can capture or appropriate the economic benefits from a wide variety of innovations is considered a […]
Features and benefits that come from filling your intellectual property globally. Read on to find out Intellectual property rights are defined as those rights that allow intellectual property owners alone to benefit from their inventions. When it comes to an invention, it is essential to adhere to the due procedures regarding patent, copyright or trademark […]
As an artist, it’s your duty to copyright your work to ensure that it isn’t poached/usurped by someone else A copyright is a term used in reference to the legal right provided to authors of literary and artistic works such as poets, lyricists, novelist, artists, musicians and playwrights. Under the Copyright Act of 1957, these […]
Getting a trademark registered is a much simpler process compared to other intellectual properties Trademarks identify products that belong to a specific company, and in the process, recognize the company as the owner of the product. Trademarks usually are insignias, words or symbols that represent a product and differentiates it from other products of its […]
Submitting a patent is a long, but fruitful process if your patent is approved A patent is essentially a category of intellectual property that provides its owner right to utilize their invention to their benefit, while seeking monetary gains from the same and excluding others from manufacturing, using or selling the invention. The Government of […]
The copyright process is straightforward and while not compulsory, gives you an advantage over your work Have you heard a song and loved it for the sheer brilliance of its lyrics? How about a book that stays long after you finished reading it? These creations can be protected by the individual who created them by […]
Registering for an IPR may seem a long drawn out process, but once you get the IP registered in your name, the effort will be worth it If we look at the properties of Intellectual property, they can be segregated into two main categories – tangible and intangible. Utility designs, work processes, artistic works, logo […]