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PROTECTING ARCHITECTURAL WORKS IN THE INDIAN IP REGIME

Intepat

COPYRIGHT PROTECTION OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNS Under the Copyright Act, 1957, architectural works are protected by Section 2(b) which defines a work of architecture to be any building or structure having an artistic character or design, or a model of such building or structure.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (March 3 – March 9)

SpicyIP

Highlights Moving Towards a Wrongful Obtainment Standard Part I Wrongful obtainment is a less explored area of patent law in the Indian context. Patent Office orders have partially answered what it means to wrongfully obtain a patent but are inconsistent in adjudicating wrongful obtainment claims.

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Understanding the Relevance of IPR in the Fashion Industry

IP and Legal Filings

Under the copyright act in India, an artist may protect an “original artistic work” if it is expressed in a tangible medium for over 60 years. However, it is pertinent to note that if an artistic work is already protected under the designs act, it cannot be protected under the copyright act.

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Industrial Design under The Design Act, 2000

IP and Legal Filings

It is used to classify goods for the purposes of the registration of industrial designs which further helps in design searches. Under the previous law, the Design registration was granted only for the visual appearance of an article which included shape, configuration pattern, and ornamentation whether in 2 or 3 dimensions.

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Do You Copyright or Trademark a Business Name?

LexBlog IP

Trademark registration. There are long answers, but the short answer is that the law says so. Copyright is for artistic works, and there can be overlap between trademarks and copyright. A logo could possibly be both trademarked as a brand identifier and copyrighted as an artistic work.

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Trademarks vs. Copyrights for Startups

TraskBritt Intellectual Property

This article will address trademarks and copyrights, but the law firm of TraskBritt can assist with any intellectual property law needs. However, filing for trademark registration, copyright registration, or both may be a good idea for your startup depending on your individual situation. What Does a Copyright Protect?

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Navigating the Global Intellectual Property Landscape: Key Treaties and Agreements

IIPRD

‘The Paris Convention’, adopted in March 1883 and revised in the years 1900, 1911, 1925, 1934, 1958, 1967, and 1979, comprehensively addresses “patents, utility models, industrial designs, trademarks, service marks, trade names, and geographical indications”. [1] Both treaties were established during diplomatic gatherings in Madrid, Spain.