Intellectual property Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind: inventions; literary and artistic works; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. Intellectual property is divided into two categories: Industrial Property includes patents for inventions, trademarks, industrial designs and geographical indications. Copyright covers literary works (such as novels, poems and plays), films, music, artistic […]

Millions of blogs exist across the internet. Some have grown to gigantic magnitudes, while others remain determinedly in a particular niche. Whatever the case, bloggers face legal issues similar to that of their print publication counterparts. That is, they need to protect their intellectual property.

Protecting your intellectual property has become more important than ever before as we move forward into an increasingly digital age. Properly registering your trademark puts the rest of the business world on notice that the design, word, name, or symbol you are using to identify your goods or services is your official and legal trademark, […]

A trademark helps consumers to identify and choose between products/services based on their distinction, reputation, and quality.

Trademarking your business name can help you build brand recognition and strengthen your brand’s reputation. You will build credibility among your followers and prospects, and help convince others (especially your competitors) that your business is original and valuable, and shouldn’t be copied or used without your permission.

“A balance between protection for the artist and rights for the consumer.” – Robin Gross WHAT IS KNOWN AS COPYRIGHT? A collection of legal rights vested in your original and authentic creation is known as Copyright. The authors have the right to enjoy financial and other benefits granted by law for their creation. Any such […]

Each and every society develops certain knowledge over a long period of time. The development of such knowledge owes its origin to the geographical environment and human interactions and becomes an essential part of their economy and tradition. In a globalized society, these are vulnerable to be misused; therefore the process of preserving the knowledge […]

After the industrial revolution, it became conceivable to give mass articles a unique shape by an industrial process. Today, manufacturers are giving sufficient consideration to the design of the articles they produce. For this purpose, they invest substantial capital and carry out exhaustive research. In view thereof, legal protection becomes essential for the creation of their new designs and their application to such articles.