A look at the procedure to protect your design and prevent misuse by others Perfecting the design is the first step towards product success for any company. A massive amount of resources and time are spent in creating designs that stand out in the marketplace and catch the eye of the consumer. Quite naturally, companies […]
Everything you must know about Industrial Design Rights!
What is industrial design, how do you go about protecting it and what are its advantages? Among the different kinds of intellectual property rights (IPR), one of the most important ones is industrial design. Companies go enormous lengths to protect industrial design because it gives them a competitive edge in the market and a lot […]
5 Things to Know about Copyleft
Not sure what copyleft means? Here are some of the things that you need to know While everyone has heard of copyright, not many know what copyleft is. Here’s all you wanted to know about the importance of copyleft but didn’t know whom to ask. 1. What’s the difference between copyright and copyleft? A copyright gives the […]
What is the Importance of Copyright?
Copyright laws enable authors to benefit from their creative work and foster innovation Copyright is the engine of progress. It encourages creativity and innovation and enables producers to benefit financially. You may have come across the words ‘copyright protected’ on many items you buy. They include movie DVDs, music, books, computer software and a myriad of […]
How can a Trademark be Registered?
You need to register a trademark to prevent unauthorized use and protect the interests and reputation of your company. Here’s how you do it. A trademark is a symbol of a company’s product – it gives consumers an idea of what precisely the product or service is all about and its quality. The last thing any company […]
Intellectual Property Rights: What is the status quo in India?
IPR protection and awareness is still limited in India. This needs to change to foster a culture of innovation. Protection of intellectual property rights is vital to the development of a country. Companies and individuals can spend years and a fortune to develop a product or service that is creative or innovative. All this effort […]
What is a Patent? – Everything You Need to Know About Patents
Know how you can make your innovation yours alone with the help of the government A patent is a legal document granted to an individual (usually the inventor) by the government. The document provides the inventor with the exclusive, legal right to create, use or sell an invention. Patents come with a certain validity period […]
All you wanted to know about trademarks but didn’t know who to ask A trademark serves as an identification mark and is often used by brands or companies, so that it can be easily identified from the other brands present in the market. It could either be a logo, design or phrase. In this way, […]