Intellectual Property Rights - 33. page

Right of Priority : The Convention provides for the right of priority in the case of patents, marks and industrial designs. This right of priority denotes that on the basis of […]

IPR & BIODIVERSITY : In simple terms, the diversity among various life forms within the Biosphere refers to biodiversity. Biodiversity is the foundation of life on Earth. It is crucial for […]

Trade Mark Act, 1999 : The law of trademarks is also now modernized under the Trademarks Act of 1999. A trademark is a special symbol for distinguishing the goods offered for […]

The Designs Act, 2000 : The Designs Act of 1911 has been replaced by the Designs Act, 2000. In view of considerable progress made in the field of science and technology, […]

The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection ) Act, 1999 : Until recently, Geographical indications were not registrable in India and in the absence of statutory protection, Indian geographical indications […]

Copyright Act, 1957 : Copyright in India is governed by Copyright Act, 1957. This Act has been amended several times to keep pace with the changing times. As per this Act, […]

The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001 : The concept of Plant Breeders’ Rights arises from the need to provide incentives to plant breeders engaged in the creative […]

The Semi Conductor Integrated Circuits Layout Design Act, 2000 : Electronics and Information technology is one of the fastest growing sectors that has played a significant role in world economy. This […]

Trade Secrets : It may be confidential business information that provides an enterprise a competitive edge. Usually these are manufacturing or industrial secrets and commercial secrets. These include sales methods, distribution methods, […]

Utility Models : A utility model is an exclusive right granted for an invention, which allows the right holder to prevent others from commercially using the protected invention, without his authorization […]