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What is intellectual property (IP)?

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What is an intellectual property right? Intellectual property (IP) can seem abstract. At its core, intellectual property is a legal right. This is where trademarks play a role. Trademarks can last indefinitely. From an idea to something real: How do concepts become intellectual property?

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Dark Patterns Unmasked: Examining Their Influence on Digital Platforms and User Behaviour

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Though the deadline for sharing these comments passed on October 5 and the government is presently working on finalizing the Rules, we received a guest post underlining the need to regulate the menace caused by dark patterns and its interaction with intellectual property rights. Image by starline on Freepik.

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Influencers, bullfighting, deepfakes, AI, biopics… the Garrigues IP Blog celebrates its first birthday, covering all the hot topics.

Garrigues Blog

An orbit around the sun full of new developments, trends and reflections on intellectual property, with the analysis of our professional experts on the subject. Banksy Case: registration of a trademark in bad faith and the price of anonymity. Artificial intelligence pushes the boundaries of intellectual property.

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Cease-and-Desist Letter: How to Use It Effectively or Reply

Patent Trademark Blog

On its surface, a cease-and-desist letter seems like a less expensive way to enforce intellectual property rights. Perhaps you might want to send them a C&D letter to get them to respect your patents. Would it make sense to send them a trademark infringement letter. Are competitors copying your products?

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (August 30 – September 5)

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He discusses the case of former Chairperson Manmohan Singh, who was granted repeated extensions including after the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) appeared before court asking for extension of his tenure. Decisions from Indian Courts. Madhya Pradesh High Court in M/s Mold Tek Packing Ltd.

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How long does it take to get a patent in 2021? And what about COVID-19?

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An applicant secures a patent after successfully prosecuting the patent application at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). When the USPTO believes an application embodies an invention worthy of a patent, the USPTO grants a Notice of Allowance. In the U.S. Appeal (MPEP § 1200).

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Can You Use Color Drawings or Photographs in Utility Patent Applications?

LexBlog IP

Color drawings are not permitted in international patent applications (see PCT Rule 11.13). Patent and Trademark Office (“Office”) will accept color drawings in utility patent applications only after granting a petition filed explaining why the color drawings are necessary. However, the U.S. See 37 C.F.R. Under 37 C.F.R.