Web Scraping and Intellectual Property Rights
The Internet is glutted with the presence of a myriad variety of goods and services. These goods and services present online that form the bread and butter for business are a protected product/content that is categorized as intellectual property and is protected under the Intellectual Property laws through copyright, trademark, design, etc. Thus, the protection of the […]
Taylor Swift and Her “Love Story” With IPR
“Music is art, and art is important and rare. Important, rare things are valuable. Valuable things should be paid for.” – Taylor Alison Swift The Big Move On 12th February 2021, Taylor Swift re-released one of her most famous songs “Love Story” the reason being as Swift told Good Morning America last August was, “My contract says that starting November […]
IP as Collateral
Advances in science and technology, as well as business innovations have transformed the economy, making way for new industries and modern ways of doing business. As a result of new technologies, and a rapid increase in innovation and creativity, intellectual capital has emerged as valuable assets for businesses. Intellectual Property such as patents, trademarks, brand […]
Patentability of Food Recipes and the Section 3(e) Challenge
Introduction Recently, the office of Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks granted a patent to a ragi walnut soup mix prepared by the 52-year old woman, Shubhangi Patil. In terms of preparation, it is similar to other ready-to-eat soup mixes available in the market but what makes it different from the rest is […]
The IP Dilemma in Un-Authorized use of Video Games
E-sport is considered as one of the most revolutionary introduction to sports in recent history. It’s not just a different set of rules, but also an amalgamation of the elements of skill and strategy of the physical world and technology’s virtual reality. A video game essentially has a bundle of intellectual property rights and contractual […]
Schemes, Policies And Programmes For Patent Facilitation
INTRODUCTION With the advent of the intellectual property regime in India, Central Government and State Government both have initiated schemes, policies, and programs for increasing awareness for Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and extend assistance to the educational institutions, government organizations, start-upsets in protecting their intellectual property work across the country. Some of these schemes and […]
Schemes, Policies And Programmes For Patent Facilitation
INTRODUCTION With the advent of the intellectual property regime in India, Central Government and State Government both have initiated schemes, policies, and programs for increasing awareness for Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and extend assistance to the educational institutions, government organizations, start-upsets in protecting their intellectual property work across the country. Some of these schemes and […]
IPR In Development Of Software Technology And Industry
Intellectual property rights provide for the foundation of the software industry. The law offers different methods for shielding rights of ownership based on their type. There are essentially four kinds of property rights relevant to software: patents, copyrights, trade secrets and trademarks. Each affords a distinct form of legal protection. Patents, copyrights and trade secrets […]
Value Estimation of Intellectual Property: Techniques, Methods and Parameters
Introduction The concept of Intellectual Property (IP) has not evolved over a decade rather, the origins of Intellectual Property can be traced back to the year 1623 when the British Law: Statute of Monopolies came into existence. Since then, the concept of Intellectual Property has grown significantly. The protection of ideas and inventions generated by […]
Intellectual Property And 3D Printing
INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING The process of additive manufacturing/3D printing refers to the building of material, typically layer by layer. The uses of this technology vary from utilitarian purposes to aesthetic and hybrid purposes. In light of the future uses of 3D printing where it may be used for innovation, manufacturing, household purposes, there are […]