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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

What are Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)? Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or businesses for their creations or inventions. WHY ARE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IMPORTANT FOR STARTUPS? Why are Intellectual Property Rights Important for Startups?

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What is intellectual property (IP)?

Patent Trademark Blog

What is an intellectual property right? Intellectual property (IP) can seem abstract. At its core, intellectual property is a legal right. Unlike patents which have a definite expiration, trade secrets can last indefinitely as long as the above requirements are maintained. So what is IP exactly?

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All About Provisional Patent Applications

Kashishipr

For easing the mode of filing a patent and claiming the subject matter contained therein, there are two basic approaches, namely provisional patent application and complete patent application. What is a Provisional Patent Application? Why Should an Inventor File a Provisional Patent Application?

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IP Due Diligence: Issues in M&A Transactions

Traverse Legal Blog

A main focus in most M&A transactions involves conducting intellectual property (IP) due diligence, including patent due diligence in order to properly assess risk involved in the potential transaction. What security measures does the target take to make sure that its trade secrets remain confidential?

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Free Online Tools and Resources for Inventors

LexBlog IP

Intellectual Property News and Resource Blogs. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the government agency responsible for granting patents and registering trademarks. PATENT SEARCH TOOLS. Google Patents. USPTO’s Patent Full Text and Image Database.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (November 29- December 5)

SpicyIP

We discussed the recent updates in Delhi, Madras and Calcutta High Courts, regarding adjudication of intellectual property right matters. Highlighting the change in roster of the Intellectual Property Division (IPD), we also discussed the progress, with regard to similar arrangements, in Calcutta and Madras High Courts.

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2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

The IP Law Blog

As 2023 commences, it’s time for companies to review and take stock of their intellectual property assets. This applies to companies that have never taken serious steps to protect intellectual property and companies that understand the value of intellectual property and take active steps to secure and protect those assets. .

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