article thumbnail

Patent Search and its Types in India

Kashishipr

A patent search is the first step of the Patent Registration process in India, and that too is a crucial one. By performing a patent search, you can get an indication of what all information is available and accessible in the public domain concerning the proposed invention. Types of Patent Search.

Patent 78
article thumbnail

Understanding Freedom to Operate (FTO) Concerning IP & Patents

Kashishipr

It implies that while a specific technology may be protected in the main markets of a company, it may lie in the public domain in some other countries. In the latter case, no license or permission of any sort is required from the patent owner for commercializing the product. Patents have a limited protection period.

IP 105
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Art Law Journal

For those looking to find copyright-free works to use, one rule of thumb is that any work created prior to 1924, no longer has copyright protection (in the public domain). Trademark protects words, symbols, and slogans that identify products or services. Utility and Design Patents. There are two types of patents.

article thumbnail

Which Types of IP (Intellectual Property) Protection Do Artists Need?

Art Law Journal

For those looking to find copyright-free works to use, one rule of thumb is that any work created prior to 1924 no longer has copyright protection (in the public domain). Trademark protects words, symbols, and slogans that identify products or services. Utility and Design Patents. Bodum French Press Design Patent.

article thumbnail

SpicyIP Weekly Review (January 02- January 09)

SpicyIP

Accepting an appeal, the Delhi High Court set aside the impugned order from the Controller rejecting the patent application on the basis of Section 3(f). Delhi High Court to revisit whether patent applications on computer programs can be objected under Section 3(k). Revenue to share copy of its report filed earlier.

Trademark 105
article thumbnail

SpicyIP Weekly Review (January 1- January 7)

SpicyIP

Havells India Limited & Anr vs Cosmic Communication & Ors on 4 January, 2024 (Delhi High Court) Image from here The application for interim injunction was filed by Havells alleging that the use of the mark “HEVALLS” by the defendant in relation to security cameras infringed on its registered trademark “HAVELLS”.

article thumbnail

2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

The IP Law Blog

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. Such inventions may be protectable under federal patent laws.

IP 98