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Copyright Ownership in State Board Textbooks: Impediments to Accessibility

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In this post, I look at the question of the government’s copyright ownership in State Board textbooks, and its implications on access to knowledge and education. Government’s Role as Publisher and Copyright Owner. iv) and (v), Balbharati Copyright Policy]. Image from here. Section 2.2(iv)

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How to protect your photos from unauthorized use online

CopyrightsWorld

Get proof of ownership by registering your copyright. When you create an original work, you are automatically granted copyright of that work, which means you can decide how it is used and distributed. Even though it is not mandatory, copyright registration provides valuable legal protection. Use a copyright notice.

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Trademarks vs. Copyrights for Startups

TraskBritt Intellectual Property

Intellectual property law includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets and is an important consideration for any new business. This article will address trademarks and copyrights, but the law firm of TraskBritt can assist with any intellectual property law needs. What Does a Copyright Protect?

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How Lulu Lost Her Mark

Dear Rich IP Blog

The application seemed doomed in February 2019, when the USPTO trademark examiner issued a final office action (FOA) denying registration. The rejection was based on Section 1502(a) of the trademark law -- registration is denied to marks that falsely suggest a connection with a person or an institution (and includes a four-part test ).

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Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Art Law Journal

Although copyright registration is not required, there are several benefits to doing so. To see more on the benefits of copyright registration, see Stop, Thief! How To Win Big In a Copyright Infringement Case. A situation like that could put a company out of business. Trademark Registration.

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Which Types of IP (Intellectual Property) Protection Do Artists Need?

Art Law Journal

Although copyright registration is not required, there are several benefits to doing so. To see more on the benefits of copyright registration, see Stop, Thief! How To Win Big In a Copyright Infringement Case. Trademark Registration. (Although, it could receive trademark protection.). Your Copy-Rights.

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A Look Back at India’s Top IP Developments of 2021

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The Vidya Drolia case laid down certain conditions for non-arbitrability of disputes and stated that grant and issue of patents and registration of trademarks were exclusive sovereign or government functions, thus making them non-arbitrable. Durga Trading Corporation was clarified in this case. In Dhiraj Dewani v.

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