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 […]
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 […]
How does the protection of intellectual property rights affect India and the world? The world has transformed into a global village, as goods and services move seamless across borders. Companies and organisations are becoming more and more multinational, with production and research centres spread across many countries. What is the impact of globalisation on intellectual […]
All you wanted to know about patent law and didn’t know where to look! A patent is a government guarantee of exclusive use of a product or process for a certain amount of time to its patent holders. In short, when your patent application is accepted, only you will have the exclusive right to make the product […]
Indian companies and organizations spend more and more on developing new products and processes, making patents vital. A patent is a statutory right for an invention granted for a limited period of time by the Government, excluding others from making, using, selling or importing the patented product or process without consent. Let’s understand the importance of […]
Government initiatives may further the case of IPR protection in India. But there’s a long way to go yet. One of the distinguishing features of a developed country is the strong protection/emphasis given to intellectual property rights. Patents and trademarks are zealously guarded and enjoy the full protection of the law. This is, however, not the […]
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 […]
Certain products have certain geographical restrictions linked and can be considered as intellectual property and protected against infringement What is a geographical indication in intellectual property? Certain products are associated with specific geographical regions. They are mostly agricultural and food products that have a distinctive quality because of the soil, climate and other conditions prevalent in […]
Why should the holder of original work go in for copyright registration? Here are some of the reasons why Activities like writing a book, making a movie, creating a song or writing a book need a lot of energy and resources. A writer can spend years on one book, and a movie maker may spend […]
Everything you need to know about Filing Patents in India As an inventor you should be aware of the due process of patent filing. Find out all the steps you need to take. Intellectual property is an intangible asset – one that can bestow the world with an invention that can make life simple and […]
