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 […]
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 […]
Basmati rice or Darjeeling tea: Geography’s pivotal role in Intellectual Property
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 […]
What are the Advantages of Copyright? Here’s a low-down
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 […]
How to File Patents? Understanding the Patent Process in India
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 […]
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 […]
Importance of Trademark – A mark of distinction
Trademarks offer a variety of benefits to consumers and producers and are very important. The law too offers protection for them Every company realises the importance of trademarks and will go to considerable lengths to protect what is their intellectual property. They register the trademarks with the local patent office – in India, this is done by […]
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, […]
In this post-global era, economies are driven by competition and demand. To be either a successful business or an entrepreneur, one must think of out-of-the-box solutions. With stiff competition, there is an increasing need to protect the rights of such entrepreneurs and innovators from duplication and unfair use. And therefore there is a rising demand for protection […]
An introduction to the various types of IP rights and how they protect the interests of consumers and producers Intellectual property forms the basis of development. It could be a book, an artwork, a magazine article, design, or a new way of manufacturing something. There are various forms of intellectual property, but the term `property’ […]