The filing of patents to obtain the exclusive rights includes numerous aspects for the validity of the application, apart from the patentability criteria. […]
Who can be named as inventor- an Indian perspective
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Directorship, employment and copyright ownership
Delhi High Court in August dealt with a highly contentious matter pertaining to the ownership of copyright in a work involving the aspects […]
John Doe orders bring light in dark age of digital piracy
Among various technological developments in the past two decades, the internet and other digital means of communication and publication have taken the highest […]
Patent of addition: to apply or not to apply?
Often, after filing a patent application, improvements, additional uses and refinements surface. To ensure patent protection, the applicant can file for either a new application or a […]
Manisha Singh recognised amongst the Top 100 Powerful Women in Law
It is our immense pleasure to share that World Intellectual Property Forum has recognised Manisha Singh amongst the Top 100 Powerful Women in […]
Employing border security measures to protect intellectual property in India
Counterfeiting is not restricted to any one jurisdiction. It is a serious issue in the global economy where infringing goods are mass produced […]
Directions on systematic issuance of certified copy of trademark records
Under the technical definition established by trademark law, a ‘certified copy’ is any document which: has an entry in the register of trademarks; […]
Stakeholders’ Meeting Unveils Fascinating Developments
On September 12th, 2017, the Intellectual property office conducted a meeting with stakeholders. This meeting was primarily held to seek suggestions / feedback […]
Progressive Developments At Indian Copyright Office
Continuing with the trend of using technology to bring more transparency and to transform India into a digital empowered society, the Indian Copyright […]
Last Call to Defend your Trade Mark Application
Until a few years back, the Indian Trade Marks Office was confronting what some might describe as an insurmountable pendency. Due to inefficient […]