Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

IPRs are crucial for startups as they safeguard their unique ideas and creations, enabling them to establish a competitive edge in the market. 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.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

IPR primarily include patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and designs, each serving a specific purpose in protecting various forms of intellectual creations. Novel innovations are protected by patents, but software codes, designs, or artistic components are protected by copyrights.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 30, 2021

Modularity allows firms and companies with complex technical systems to divide the components therein, called the modules, which are capable of being designed independently, but to function, they need to be looked at together as a whole. The concept focuses on the notion of distributed innovation in the contemporary global economy.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

You make moves to expand your market, and suddenly you get a cease-and-desist letter from another business that has better rights to the trademark. Financial Costs : Rebranding can be a significant financial burden. Loss of Time and Resources : The process of rebranding takes time and effort to ensure a seamless transition.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

Amazon sellers must understand the major forms of intellectual property –patents, trademarks, and copyrights–and the common pitfalls associated with each form to avoid infringement allegations, storefront disruptions or closures, and even lawsuits. on Amazon or elsewhere) or otherwise publicizing the product.

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Dragons' Den

MARCH 30, 2023

Since the absorbent patch is a very technical product, Theresa wisely thought it best to apply for patent protection which covers the key ways in which it works. A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention. This process is not quick and can take several years before you receive a granted patent.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A design is that aspect of a product that constitutes its ornamental or visual features. An Industrial Design (ID) may be deemed as a process of designing a product that focuses on the functionality and manufacturability of the product apart from just the appearance of it. It also performs the function of simulation.

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Intepat

MAY 18, 2023

INTRODUCTION Oftentimes, it is observed how intellectual property laws, specifically; patent laws are contradictory to competition and antitrust laws. While one confers rights on inventors to encourage innovation, the other aims to eradicate monopolistic practices and encourages healthy competition in the market.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The Office uses discretionary denials to deny institution of challenges to patents when an upcoming trial in district court would address the patent’s validity on the premise that parallel review would be an inefficient use of the PTAB’s resources. Particularly, the Signors point to Apple, Inc. Fintiv, Inc.

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IIPRD

MARCH 17, 2023

Subsequently, the healthcare sector has gained precedence and command over the market. The global nutraceutical market (including functional food, functional beverages, and dietary supplements) is anticipated to grow by 7.5% (CAGR) between 2022 and 2027, in which the United State market share is considered to be the biggest.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 11, 2023

Interesting Patents | Rolex: A New Era in Wristwatch Design: Minimizing Frictional Wear with Innovative Fixing Device by Founders Legal Interesting Patents | Thursday, May 11, 2023 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 4, 2023

In our Interesting Patents series, we highlight exciting US patent applications and patents recently issued by the USPTO. The patent system enables the protection of innovative ideas, and newly published patent applications provide a glimpse into the future of technology and innovation.

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Kashishipr

JULY 27, 2022

In simple terms, it pertains to the original creations of the human intellect, including inventions, symbols, designs, artistic works, literary works, and so on. It usually takes place with the assumption that it shall enhance the cost efficiency of the new venture. Now let us define IPRs. Understanding Mergers.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Computer-aided design (CAD) files are the most common type of digital file. The 1980s saw a boom in the 3D printing market. However, many of these early technologies’ patent protections have expired. The widespread availability of low-cost 3D printers will make it easier for anyone to copy even patented products.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This curated guide is designed to inform and assist Founders by highlighting a variety of government and private sector programs. Atlanta Startup Growth Loan Program (ASGL) Mayor Andre Dickens has announced the Atlanta Startup Growth Loan Program (ASGL), a new initiative designed to bolster the growth of local technology startups in Atlanta.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

As many of our readers know one of the most recurrent tax-related topics that come into discussion in the IP field is the so-called Patent Box (sometimes also - more properly - defined as the Innovation Box since it is not all about patents ). The Patent Box was introduced in Italy in 2015. 50 of 24.4.2017).

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 23, 2023

It wasn’t a question of if they could try, it was a question of why should they try when there was no market power(!) In India, forget treatments for rare diseases, even the development of regular treatments for mass markets is an issue. and so incentives were helpful. Of course, some exceptions do exist.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Litigation finance is non-recourse off balance sheet financing where a third party pays the costs of the litigation in exchange for a share of the damages; the client does not pay anything directly to the funder. These structures recognize litigation as an asset class that can attract investment, insurance and has a value to the business.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 27, 2022

Trademark Scam Alert: Fraudulent Low-cost trademark design & filing sites. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced a number of show-cause orders and exclusion orders issued by the Commissioner for Trademarks. 360 Digital Marketing LLC, and Retrocube LLC. Design Iconix. Digitalech.

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Intepat

JANUARY 24, 2024

*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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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 19, 2022

Under this scheme, startups will receive an 80% discount on patent filing when compared to other businesses. This will aid them in cutting costs throughout the early years. Facilitators will be in charge of providing general advice on various IPRs, as well as information on how to protect and market IPRs in other jurisdictions.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

Highlights of the Week Hot-Tubbing in Indian IP Litigation: Delhi High Court Issues Directives in High-Stakes Patent Infringement Case Image from [link] here Recently, the DHC issued directives regarding expert evidence in the Perjeta patent litigation. The Patent Act: Catch 22 Does the Patent Act prevail over the Competition Act?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Moreover, it champions inclusive growth, capitalizing on cost-effective labour and streamlined management structures for enterprises. MSMEs foster innovation by nurturing aspiring entrepreneurs, encouraging the development of innovative goods that enhance market competitiveness and fuel sustained growth.

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Dragons' Den

MARCH 16, 2023

One of the biggest hurdles faced by Alan when growing his business was that he was not able to get a patent for his invention. The Dragons were particularly interested in this fact, because not having a patent means that others could, in theory, copy Alan’s invention. But is it new? She was pitching for £100k in return for a 7.5%

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LexBlog IP

MAY 8, 2023

Gaming has even helped drive sound, graphics, control, and processing innovations in personal computing. Consider how you’re going to bring the game to market and to your business plan. Trademark clearance: An important, money-saving process to provide certainty that no one else previously registered the same concepts.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The UKIPO chaired the meetings, while representatives from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the Office for Artificial Intelligence and the Competition and Markets Authority attended as observers. The bigger problem I see in this policy-making exercise is transparency and inclusivity of the process itself.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 18, 2022

M&A helps organisations increase their market opportunities, combine their resources, and consolidate their operations. Businesses buy out rivals for a variety of reasons, including cost savings, increased market share, and scalability. Competitive Edge: The company’s IP gives it a competitive edge in the market.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The following article focuses on the challenges of enforcing patent rights and Trade Secrets. “ When a margin of a second can cost the team and the driver the entire championship, a tremendous amount of effort is put in to obtain that technology, which makes the car a hundredth of a second faster than the rest of the grid.

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Larson & Larson

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

So you have a great idea for a product that you have been working on and you want to patent it; but what are your next steps moving forward? Successfully filing a patent application is critical in order to ensure that you have the sole rights to your invention and that your intellectual property is protected.

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

The various forms of intellectual property are already well known- trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, trade secrets, domain names and geographical indications. Enforcing intellectual property rights is a cost-effective preventive measure for deterring infringing conducts.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 11, 2023

Interesting Patents | USA | Tuesday, April 11, 2023 @media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6435b7e7bf4cc5036{display: important;}} The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The joint proposal also requires that Biogen elect, by November 18, 2022, up to 5 patents and up to 10 claims to be asserted as part of the preliminary injunction. Biogen alleges infringement of twenty-eight patents under the BPCIA based on Sandoz’s submission of an aBLA for PB006, a proposed biosimilar of TYSABRI (natilizumab).

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

In turn, this attracts interest from businesses ranging from fashion and sports brands, sport teams, designers, game developers, and other content owners. It covers architectural design, software, graphic arts, motions pictures, sound recordings, and more, and it is adaptive to new technological advances that would likely apply to NFTs.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 4, 2023

In patent law, these secrets are often at the core of the business process: product development and manufacturing processes, key product details, detailed market and sales data, etc. Rather, Modern Font is a patent assertion entity that makes its money through licensing IP rights.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 2, 2023

Trademarks A trademark is a distinctive word, logo, phrase, design, or symbol used to identify the source of goods and services. Lookalikes and replica products on the other hand will omit trademarks from their design and packaging; copyright, design rights, and patents can be used to enforce against these illegal products.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Software products, functionality, and source code can be protected through various means, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and non-disclosure agreements. However, a trademark can be a protective and competitive measure for securing branding elements that identify, market, or sell your product.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 19, 2022

Moreover, any prior patent of the party seeking to protect its trade secrets should be scrutinized for similarity with the technology or information allegedly comprising a trade secret. Vita agreed to produce a feasibility study, a nonbinding assessment that would determine if Vita could build the deployment wheel and at what cost.

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