It is a sign or symbol or a picture, label, word or words that are used by a person on his goods or articles intended for sale to distinguish/identify them from the goods or articles of others. It is recognized as a very valuable form of IP as it is associated with quality and consumer…

According to the Webster’s Dictionary, copyright is defined as the exclusive right to reproduce, publish and sell matter and form of a literary, musical or artistic work. Aimed at fostering creativity and ingenuity, it is a property right that grants exclusive rights to do or authorize others to do certain acts in relation to original…

It is a grant made by the government to an inventor, conveying and securing him the exclusive right to make, use and sell his invention for a term of 20 years. It is granted for an invention that is new and useful. Invention may be a new or improved product or process that is capable…

This comprehensive and influential international agreement establishes minimum standards on IP rights. By providing more stringent patent protection, TRIPS will help to generate increased profits for patent holders on new technologies, which are largely with industrialized countries and multinational corporations. Industrialized countries account for over 90 per cent of global research and development and the…

Being intangible, IP is existential only on account of the legal rules and laws that enforce it. Due to the unique and fragile nature of IP rights and their possible exploitation the world over, nations making progress industrially and scientifically took cognizance of the need to protect these rights by bringing about the necessary legislations…

The concept of putting identification marks related to source on the articles of trade, especially merchandise taken across geographic borders is very ancient. Prehistoric earthen pots, coins, stone tablets, etc., mention such a practice, and there are claims from several parts of the world of having literary references to the practice of bestowing special privileges…

The term “property” refers to ownership or appropriation of an object by an individual to the exclusion of rest of society. This right, fostered and protected by law, entitles one to the exclusive use, enjoyment and disposal of the object, and others accept this and are duty bound not to interfere with this right. The…