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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
