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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. As per NTC’s statement, both SSPL and SK Oil Industries couldn’t claim copyright in the artistic work. Bombay High Court’s Decision .

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Protection of Trademarks in Philippines

IP and Legal Filings

Third, rights must be registered and enforced in the Philippines under local laws. trademark and patent registrations will not protect rights holders’ IP in the Philippines. The Philippines Intellectual Property Office (IPOPHL) maintains a registry of patents and trademarks that is widely recognized in Southeast Asia.

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Fashion In The Metaverse : The Law And Protection

IP and Legal Filings

Expansion of Legal Protections By deterring imitated products, trademarks safeguard a company’s identity and the image of its brand(s), especially in the Metaverse. The trademark registration safeguards the owner’s rights and establishes the business’s legal standing.

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Trademarks vs. Copyrights for Startups

TraskBritt Intellectual Property

However, filing for trademark registration, copyright registration, or both may be a good idea for your startup depending on your individual situation. Trademarks and copyrights offer different protections. Why Should You Obtain a Trademark Registration or a Copyright Registration?

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

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However, trademarks may also be subject to use requirements – they may be canceled or ‘revoked’ if they have not been used within the five years following registration or within any other continuous five-year period during the trademark’s life. In essence: ‘use it or lose it.’

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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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Can Intellectual Property Rights Safeguard Your Blog?

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Copyright is a legal protection afforded to an original, creative literary, musical, or artistic work. The protection under copyright is instantaneous and immediate to the works being created, and therefore, it is not necessary to have such rights registered. Copyright and Blogs.