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Trademark Registration Process in the US and The India: Key Differences

IP and Legal Filings

If the examiner has certain concerns about the registrability of the proposed mark, or overlaps of the mark with any of the existing registered marks, which can possibly create confusion, then, the examiner may publish an office action. Depending on the complexity and the volume of work, it can take several months up to couple of years.

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Indian Designs Office introduces e-filing of digitally signed forms & documents

Selvam & Selvam Blog

In a welcome move the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks by public notice dated December 16, 2022 eliminated the mandatory requirement of filing physical copies of the forms for filing a design application in India. efiling #designs.

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Cloned-and-Revised Legal Documents Aren’t Copyrightable–UIRC v. William Blair

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

This case revisits the venerable topic of if, and when, cloning-and-revising a legal document can be copyright infringement. UIRC initially manufactured those documents by cloning-and-revising documents prepared by the Idaho Housing and Finance Association. UIRC obtained copyright registrations for two versions of its documents.

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Copyright Registration in India

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Copyright Registration in India ensures legal protection to the creators of original works. Copyright registration in India ensures protection for various types of works, such as literary works (e.g., The Copyright Office in India deals with the copyright registration application and grants the registration.

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Getting your Industrial Design Registration in Oman

IP and Legal Filings

The protection of a registered drawing or pattern lasts for ten years from the date of submission of an application for its registration. Illegally copying the registered design is punishable by imprisonment or fine. A certified copy of the priority document in case claimed. Filing requirements. Examination Process.

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Registration and Protection Of Industrial Design In India

IP and Legal Filings

In this blog we will talk about the process of registration and what type of protection is provided under the designs act. ADVANTAGES OF DESIGN REGISTRATION. Several benefits come along with the registration of a design in India. REGISTRATION PROCESS OF DESIGN IN INDIA . Picture Credit: Shutterstock]. PROCEDURE .

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Copyright Office Artificial Intelligence Initiative and Resource Guide

Intellectual Property Law Blog

Please email Jim Gatto (with the words “AI Guide” in the subject) for a copy of the Guide and/or if you are interested in the webinar details. A summary of this guidance is here. A date and details for the webinar are being finalized.

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