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Strategic Intellectual Property Licensing In India

Intepat

*Written by Uttara Nair INTRODUCTION The administration and assignment of intellectual property rights, encompassing patents, copyrights, trademarks, designs, geographical indications, and proprietary knowledge, are critical for all business entities, particularly those in the technology sector.

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Patent vs. Trade Secrets: Making the Right Choice

Intepat

Trade secrets, while cheaper and without time limits, must be kept confidential. Understanding Patents A patent is a legal protection granted by the government to an inventor, providing the exclusive right to make, use, and sell an invention for a specified period, typically 20 years from the filing date.

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When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

The IP Law Blog

IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) states, ” a trademark protects brand names and logos used on goods and services. If that information becomes known to others (outside a nondisclosure agreement or license, etc.), As the U.S.

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When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

LexBlog IP

IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) states, ” a trademark protects brand names and logos used on goods and services. If that information becomes known to others (outside a nondisclosure agreement or license, etc.),

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Taking Another Page from the ABA: The USPTO Enacts New Rules of Professional Responsibility for Patent Attorneys and Agents

IP Tech Blog

To mitigate potential conflicts of interest and to improve the public’s understanding of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) procedures, the agency has recently made various amendments to its rules relating to the conduct of registered patent attorneys and agents.

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

There are several types of IPRs that startups should be aware of: Patents: Patents protect new inventions and grant exclusive rights to the inventor for a limited period. These rights encompass various forms of intangible assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

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IP Consideration for Tech Companies

IP and Legal Filings

Some form of IP such as trademark and copyright does not need to be registered but some form such as patent needs to be registered. In case federal law permits the registration of trade secrets and confidential information, it must be registered as in the case of the United States. Image Source: gettyimages]. Enforcing your IP.

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