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Intellectual Property Rights And Darwinism In E-Commerce

IP and Legal Filings

“Intellectual Property” refers to mental creations such as inventions, literary and creative works, as well as symbols, names, and pictures utilised in business. The Indian Information Technology (IT) Act 2000 legalises electronic records and electronic signatures. Image Source: gettyimage].

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IPR and the World of Fashion

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The article attempts to conclude that the fashion business is an IP-intensive industry, constantly producing and industrially misusing inventive thoughts and advancement. Protection under the Designs Act, 2000. Most importantly, a distinct definition of “fashion design” should be included in the Designs Act, 2000.

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Protection of Trademarks in Philippines

IP and Legal Filings

Granting patents registrations is generally based on a first-to-file (or first-to-invent, depending on the country) basis. A logo or device (excluding word elements) may be considered an artistic work and subject to copyright protection. Image Source: iStock]. Conclusion.

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Copyright Protection of Modern Art

IP and Legal Filings

The lack of organisation and ambiguity make the protection problematic even if the work is copyrighted. According to section 13 (1)(a) of Copyright Act of 1957 copyright subsists in original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works. However, the issue of concept protection still exists. right to copyright will exist.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (April 29- May 05)

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The claim of the appellant was that the Controller has failed to realize that impugned invention has already been claimed by the appellant in an earlier patent application and thus, pre-grant opposition should stand on the grounds of anticipation by prior art under Section 25, Patents Act, 1970.