A Comprehensive Guide to Patent Prosecution in India: Process, Challenges, and Strategies for Success
Patent prosecution in India is a critical process for inventors, businesses, and IP professionals seeking to secure intellectual property rights. It involves a series of interactions between an applicant (or their legal representative) and the Indian Patent Office to ensure an invention meets the criteria for patentability—novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability. This blog provides … Continue reading A Comprehensive Guide to Patent Prosecution in India: Process, Challenges, and Strategies for Success
Read more »The Indian Cryptocurrency Landscape: IAMAI v. RBI
A shocker of a circular was issued by the RBI on 6th April, 2018 that jolted the Indian cryptocurrency market. The said circular was issued under Section 35A read with Section 36(1)(a) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. All RBI regulated entities were deemed to make declaration that they shall not deal in or carry … Continue reading The Indian Cryptocurrency Landscape: IAMAI v. RBI
Read more »Navigating the Legal Landscape of Gaming and eSports in India: IP, Licensing, and Compliance
Intellectual Property Rights in Gaming Video games in India are covered under the Copyright Act, 1957, as “cinematographic works” because they have audiovisual content. This protects game code, characters, and narratives. For instance, copying game mechanics without authorization could be a copyright infringement. Trademarks: Names of brands, logos, and in-game symbols (e.g., PUBG’s “Winner Winner … Continue reading Navigating the Legal Landscape of Gaming and eSports in India: IP, Licensing, and Compliance
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