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Protecting Application Programming Interfaces (API) Through Intellectual Property Laws

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Accolade case, wherein Accolade had copied Sega’s API code. Courts often find the rationale behind infringing use to be counted as fair or not by considering the following points: Is the infringing copy transformative and for non-profit use or not? An example of this is the Sega v. Conclusion. For more visit: [link].

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A Seller’s Guide to Navigating Intellectual Property Law on Amazon

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To legally put their own trademark on a product originally made by a third party, the seller should first obtain permission from the third party in writing. Registering trademarks with the U.S. A common pitfall for Amazon sellers is copying and pasting content from other websites or products (e.g.,

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

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According to NTC, the SSPL label mark was only a registered trademark, and therefore, it couldn’t be used as an artistic work. It further added that an individual could either own a registered trademark or copyright but not both. It also mentioned that their copyright assignment wasn’t valid.

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Similar & Identical Trademarks in India – How to Identify Them Well?

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It is imperative to have Registered Trademarks in place to have one’s business stand out in the market and create a significant brand value. In India, trademarks are registered, protected, and enforced under the Trademarks Act of 1999 (referred to as the ‘Act’ further in this article).

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Overview of Trademark Opposition in India

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In India, the Trademarks Act of 1999 (referred to as ‘Act’ further in this article) forms the legal basis for Trademark Registration , protection, and enforcement. Any individual or entity can file an opposition against the proposed trademark published in the trademark journal.

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Conducting a Trademark Search in India – Everything You Must Know

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The Trade Marks Act, 1999 governs and deals with the mechanism of registration, protection, and illegal use of trademarks in India. Additionally, it also deals with the exclusive rights of a trademark owner, penalties for Trademark Infringement , remedies for damaged goods, and modes of transference of a Registered Trademark.

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Customs Intervention for IP in the Indian Sub-Continent

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A Unique Temporary Registration Number (UTRN) is generated on filing the online application. Hard copies of the documents uploaded in the online application are sent along with the UTRN to the Customs Office. Images of genuine goods (for trademarks and designs). Images of infringing goods (if applicable/available).

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