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Choosing the Right Intellectual Property Protection

IIPRD

All the creations of the human minds such as designs, inventions, artistic works, names, symbols, etc. Patents Patent protects new inventions that features technological advancements or economic significance or both and are capable of being used in the industry. Key Features: The invention must be new, non-obvious, and have utility.

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Ownership of Copyrights Patents and Trademarks are Created by Employees and Independent Contractors

IP and Legal Filings

These rights have the sole purpose and that it so protects and confer the creation or an invention specific to a certain period. Trademarks- as the patents protect the inventions, trademarks refer to the unique symbols and phrases used by an organization helping them to distinguish from the others in a competitive market.

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A Spotlight on TKDL Once More: Oppose, Only To Abandon?

SpicyIP

Initiated in 2001, the TKDL aims to serve as a vital link between traditional knowledge books and patent examiners, safeguarding Indian traditional medicinal knowledge and thwarting its misappropriation at international patent offices.

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Industrial Design Registration Process

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

A design qualifies for registration if it fulfils the following criteria: New or Original: The design that is to be registered should be new in the sense that it has never been created or invented before. As far as originality is concerned it may be known or existing before but has been applied to a specific article for the first time.

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Analysing Amazon’s Strategic Approach to Tackle Patent Infringement

IIPRD

15] It is a voluntary and confidential process and have essential elements similar to UPNEP Programme. LEXIS 18660 & 2001 U.S. 14] In April 2022, Amazon launched Amazon Patent evaluation Express (APEX) Programme. [15] It is also generally available to Amazon Brand Registry. 3] Mandour & Associates, supra note 1. [4]

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (March 4-March 10)

SpicyIP

The decision highlighted the Controller’s duty to consider existing knowledge and the inventive step properly. ” The Deputy Controller of Patents cited lack of novelty and inventive step (Section 2(1)(ja)) and non-compliance with Section 59(1).

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The Non-Compete Ban: Impact on Patenting and Challenging Implementation

Patently-O

In other words, the key mechanism for increasing patent value and reliance is that without non-compete agreements, companies may have fewer effective tools to prevent employees from leaving and sharing trade secrets, confidential information, and knowledge with competitors. American Trucking Ass’ns , 531 U.S.

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