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IP News Update: The Patent and Trademark Profession – A Viable Career Path for Persons with Disabilities

The Patent and Trademark Profession – A Viable Career Path for Persons with Disabilities

The Patent and Trademark Agent profession stands out as an excellent career option, especially for individuals with disabilities. With the announcement of the upcoming Patent and Trademark Agent exam dates, it's the perfect time to consider this rewarding profession. Why the Patent/Trademark profession of Persons with Disabilities? Here's why the patent and trademark profession is an appealing option for persons with disabilities: Independence in Work: A majority of the tasks in this field are desk-based, ensuring that individuals can work with…

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SIPP: What Startups need to know about the revised scheme for Intellectual Property protection

SIPP: What Startups need to know about the revised scheme for Intellectual Property protection

This post provides an overview of the Intellectual Property Facilitation Scheme for Startups in India, including who can apply and who can be a facilitator. It also explains the functions and duties of facilitators, as well as the Empanelment process. This comprehensive guide provides all the necessary information for startups to take advantage of this scheme. Continue Reading SIPP: What Startups need to know about the revised scheme for Intellectual Property protection

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The featured image depicts a collage with various goods in India which have been registered as geographical indications like tanjore paintings,Mysore silk sarees, Tirupathi Laddus,Pashmina Shawls. This post deals with geographical indications. To know more click here

National IPR Policy: Geographical Indications Related Objectives

India approved its first ever Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) policy on 13th May 2016 with a vision to stimulate creativity and innovation and to promote advancement in science and technology, art and culture, traditional knowledge and biodiversity resources. The policy lays out seven broad objectives and they are as follows: Awareness: outreach and promotion; Generation of IPRs; Legal and legislative framework; Administration and management; Commercialization of IPR; Enforcement and adjudication; and Human capital development. This article considers various provisions relating to Geographical Indications under the new IPR Policy. The policy…

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