Learning Concepts

Designs

Industrial design, an element of intellectual property, refers to a creative activity which results show..
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Copyright

Copyright, as defined by the oxford English Disctionary, is "The exclusive given by law for a.."
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Patents

A Patent is a statutory night and legally projects an invention from being made, sold or used by others..
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Trademarks

A trademark is a mark legally registered which is used to claim exclusive rights to products or services..
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Who can apply for a trademark?

Any person who claims to be the proprietor of a mark used or proposed to be used by that person can...
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Process of registration of a trademark

The application for trademark registration should contain a clear reproduction of the sign, including...
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Duration of registration of a trademark

The duration of a registration of a trademark is for a period of ten years but may be renewed for a...
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Infringement of trademark

In accordance with chapter IV of the Trade MArks Act, it is a prerequisite to have a registered trademark...
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Who can sue for infringement?

The registered proprietor, his legal heirs and the registered users(s) of the mark can sue for the infringement...
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Who can apply for a trademark?

Any person who claims to be the proprietor of a mark used or proposed to be used by that person can...
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Passing off

The user of an unregistered trademark is barred drom instituting an infringement action, however...
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Well-known trademarks

The Indian Trademark law accords extraordinary protection to trade marks that are "well-known" and...
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Remedies for infringement and passing off suits

In accordance with section 135 of the Trade Marks Act, in an action for infringement of a registered...
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