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Patent, Trademark, and Copyright: Definitions and Distinctions

Erik K Pelton

” Patent covers inventions that are novel, original, and have some sort of industrial utility, such as equipment or machinery. A patent registration generally lasts for 20 years from the time the application was filed. A trademark registration can use the symbol. The vast majority are brand names, logo, and slogans.

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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. Image Sources: Shutterstock] Key Features: Registration of trademark is mandatory for protection against infringement, but not against passing off. Registration is not mandatory, but recommended.

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Trademark Registration: 100% THAT B H

Patently-O

The Trademark Examining Attorney had refused registration on “failure-to-function” — concluding that the phrase was a commonplace expression used to express a well-recognized sentiment. Unlike patents and copyrights, trademark law is not designed to reward the creative endeavor of invention or authorship.

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Guidance on Patenting Inventions with AI Contributions

Patently-O

As artificial intelligence progresses at an unprecedented pace, numerous cases have emerged where generative AI has played a crucial role in conceiving an invention. This raises the question of whether it is appropriate to designate the human, who contributed to only a part of the invention and collaborated with the AI, as the sole inventor.

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Indian Navy Obtains Registration for New Mask Design

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

The Indian Navy has a rich history and has undergone significant developments in terms of research and inventions. The design was granted registration by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, Kolkata. The post Indian Navy Obtains Registration for New Mask Design appeared first on Biswajit Sarkar Blog.

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Trademark Registrations: The Principal Register vs. Supplemental Register

Above the Fold

Prevents the registration of confusingly similar marks with the USPTO. The Principal Register is also typically more desirable for trademark owners considering the additional time and cost associated with litigating a trademark infringement claim with a Supplemental Register registration. Fanciful Marks. Arbitrary Marks.

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Difference Between Trademark And Design Registration In India

IP and Legal Filings

There are added benefits to each IPR that come along with their registration. Registration is the procedure of filing a particular mark/ name under the respective authority of legal statutes. Registration thus provides legal benefits and protection as well as special exclusive rights to the proprietor of the registered IPR.