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Need of specialized intellectual property courts in India

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction India publicly acknowledged the importance of safeguarding and upholding intellectual property rights by signing the World Trade Organization agreement on trade-related aspects of those rights. Currently, the High Court is filling the shoes of the IPAB.

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Intellectual Property Strategies for Development of AI in China

IP Tech Blog

Given that China has no discovery system like in the US litigation, potential infringement must be thoroughly investigated by the rights holder, with evidence secured in the proper forms so that it can be admitted before a Chinese court or accepted by the Chinese police in case of a criminal action. But rights holders must be prepared.

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The Administrative Procedure Act and Its Impact on Intellectual Property

IP Watchdog

The Administrative Procedure Act (APA), a foundation in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) examination and post grant proceedings, in patent and trademark federal court cases and in International Trade Commission (ITC) proceedings, has been implemented more or less faithfully under U.S.

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Pre-Litigation mediation in Intellectual Property matters in India

Selvam & Selvam Blog

Commercial disputes include any dispute arising out of trade relationship between parties such as mercantile documents, partnership agreements, franchising, distributions, joint venture, intellectual property rights, etc., Application of Section 12-A to Intellectual Property Cases. its interpretation and enforcement.

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The Fundamental Problem House IP Subcommittee Witnesses Overlooked in Litigation Financing Hearing

IP Watchdog

The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet held a hearing on June 12, 2024 titled the “The U.S. Intellectual Property System and the Impact of Litigation Financed by Third-Party Investors and Foreign Entities.” patent litigation.

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

What are Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)? Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or businesses for their creations or inventions. WHY ARE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IMPORTANT FOR STARTUPS? Why are Intellectual Property Rights Important for Startups?

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The Hocus Pocus of Intellectual Property in Halloween Costumes

IPilogue

In Canada, under section 64(2) of the Copyright Act , it is not an infringement of copyright to reproduce the design of a “useful article”, so long as more than 50 copies are made. The Act defines a “useful article” as having a utilitarian function, which encompasses most clothing. There are notable exceptions. In Pyrrha Design Inc.