Trademark Infringement is a serious matter that often disturbs the functionality and ambiance of the Intellectual Property (IP) industry. Hence, one should address this issue as soon as it gets discovered. In the present era, on one side, companies or individuals who infringe trademarks do not comprehend the legal implications of cloning or using a […]
Read MoreThe government of India recently has simplified the rules for patents filed by women, small entities, and government agencies, and also incentivized Indian firms to file patents abroad. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has notified the additional rules to amend the Patents Rules, 2003. It has also expedited the examination […]
Read MoreThe Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a crucial role in adding to the growth and success of a country’s economy. However, when it comes to the protection and management of their strategies and ideas, they often lose out. Hence, there is a dire need for emphasizing Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) that can safeguard […]
Read MoreIntended and used not just to prevent unauthorized use of assets but also to drive new revenue opportunities and gain competitive advantage, Intellectual Property (IP) has become a need for businesses in the present rapidly advancing era. However, many organizations still ignore establishing an apt connection between business strategy and IP strategy, thus increasing susceptibilities […]
Read MoreHuman Rights and Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) are two different legal areas that hardly intersected with each other before the 90s. In the beginning, they both grew separately and never infringed on each other’s domains. However, recently, it has been observed that these fields of law are interrelated. One view about the relationship between IPRs […]
Read MoreOn 17th July 2019, Innoviti Payment Solutions revealed that it has alleged Pine Labs Pvt Ltd for infringing its patent. The plaintiff, which is a Bengaluru-based digital payments provider, filed the case revolving around a processing technology that enables UPI payments at retail POS (Point-of-Sale) terminals, in Bengaluru City Civil Court on 11th July 2019. […]
Read MorePeople often confuse whether Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents have any difference or not. Though appear a bit similar yet these three most common forms of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are quite different as each safeguards different assets. Getting familiar with copyrights, trademarks, and patents is essential for keeping your assets away from infringement issues. What […]
Read MoreSocial media platforms facilitate businesses with lots of opportunities to connect with the internet surfers and convert them into customers. With the help of Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and many other famous social media platforms, companies can target and drive immense traffic to their website. Undoubtedly, sharing various types of images and content on these widely […]
Read MoreIBM, one of the biggest tech giants worldwide, has successfully patented a smartwatch that unfolds into a tablet or smartphone. The Patent Application is based on the concept that seems implausible today but could turn real in the future due to rapid enhancements in display technology. The firm applied for the patent in the year […]
Read MorePrime Inc. based in Springfield, Missouri has filed a case alleging trademark infringement against Amazon for using the word “prime” on its shipping trucks and other vehicles causing losses to Prime Inc. and profits to Amazon. Prime Inc. filed the case on 2nd July, 2019 in the US Federal Court located in the Western District […]
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