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Bombay High Court Rules that Copyright Registration of a Label is not Compulsory

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Under Section 2(c) of The Copyright Act of 1957 , the label is an original artistic work. In May 2007, the label mark ‘SOYA DROP’ was registered. Since then, it has been continuously used and has even acquired reputation and goodwill in the market. No such requirement is mentioned in the Copyright Act.

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Understanding the 3 Common Forms of IP & their Varying Levels of Protection

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Trademarks (referred to as logos and brand names in a layman’s language) are the source identifiers intended to safeguard the general public from getting confused about the origin of products and services available in the market.

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Understanding the Role Intellectual Property Plays in Mergers and Acquisitions

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In simple terms, it pertains to the original creations of the human intellect, including inventions, symbols, designs, artistic works, literary works, and so on. This type of merger transaction helps increase the market size of the business. Understanding Mergers. Understanding Acquisitions.

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Fashion In The Metaverse : The Law And Protection

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Not to mention, it allows for almost infinite expansion, allowing marketers to design apparel of any size. The trademark registration safeguards the owner’s rights and establishes the business’s legal standing.

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Protection of Trademarks in Philippines

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Similarly, registering trademarks is based on a first-to-file (or first-to-use, depending on the country), so rights holders should consider how to obtain patent and trademark protection before introducing their products or services to the Philippine market. Conclusion.

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Limited Edition Products: Can they be Protected under IP Law?

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The biggest challenge that arises when it comes to protecting a limited edition product as a trademark is showing continuous use of the trademark. Limited edition trademarks that comprise original artistic device elements may also enjoy protection under Copyright Law.

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Protecting Recipes through Intellectual Property Rights

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Copyright Law protects works underlying original works of authorship, which are fixed in a tangible medium, and therefore, may include literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works. An example of this is the meat substitute market, which is witnessing explosive growth in recent years. Copyright and Recipes.