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Copyright in Registered Designs

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Copyright in registered designs means that the author has the exclusive rights to apply a design to any article in any class. The proprietor of a registered design has the exclusive right to apply such design to all such classes. The exclusive right to import for sale any article in which the design is registered.

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Trade Secrets in Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)

Kashishipr

Patents, copyright, and trademarks have been the most widely recognized forms of IP to date; however, there are other forms as well, including geographical indications and industrial designs, which have been gaining attention in the past few decades. Information Protected by a Trade Secret .

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Prior Art: The Patent Pitfall

Larson & Larson

The term covers anything that was sold in public, used publicly, described in a magazine or similar publication, or already has a patent on file with the patent office. It also includes designs that have been published anywhere in the world or things that have been used anywhere in the world. Exceptions.

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Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law in the UAE

IP and Legal Filings

Design rights are registered with the IPPD. Unregistered design rights are not recognised (although in some instances, copyright may apply). Trade Secrets or Confidential Information. Confidential information is protected under the general criminal, civil and, with respect to employees, labour laws.

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Patentability of Food Recipes and the Section 3(e) Challenge

IIPRD

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. After the Patent Amendment Act 2005, patent protection for food, pharma and chemical inventions is possible but this concept not very popular in India.

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Rochem v. Nirtech – Analysing the Claim of Breach of Confidential Information

SpicyIP

Image accessed from here While there are many factors which result in the success of business organizations, their ability to use sensitive procedures and advanced technology, thereby protecting their confidential information, can be another crucial aspect of remaining competitive in the market. Nirtech Private Limited & Ors. ,

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What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners.