Angela Dsouza, Author at Intepat IP

Idea-Expression Dichotomy Under Copyright Law

October 18, 2016 by Angela Dsouza Copyright

The Indian Copyright Act, by virtue of Section 13, grants protection to the following works: 1. Original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works. 2. Cinematographic films. 3. Sound recording However, the question that arises

Originality Under Copyright Law – What Do The Courts Say?

October 14, 2016 by Angela Dsouza Copyright

Copyright is the right which a person acquires in a work, which is the result of his intellectual labor. It is a special type of intellectual property that aims at protecting the fruit of

Making A Parody? How Far Can You Go?

September 15, 2016 by Angela Dsouza Copyright

Spoof: a humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film, in which its characteristic features are exaggerated for comic effect. Parody: an imitation of the style of a particular

Moral Rights Under Copyright Law

September 14, 2016 by Angela Dsouza Copyright

In the year 1957, the Government of India commissioned a certain Mr. Sehgal to create a bronze mural for the Vigyan Bhavan, the most prominent International Convention Hall in Delhi. The bronze sculpture in

Smell Marks: The New Rage in Trademarks

September 13, 2016 by Angela Dsouza Trademark

The ever increasing competition in the business world compels corporations and businesses to be distinct; to stand out in order to garner a larger consumer base. Apart from huge investments in advertising and attractive

Can you patent your college project?

May 26, 2016 by Angela Dsouza Patent

Patent Your College Project? Meet Ms. Rashmi Mahesh. She is a mechanical engineering student at the prestigious St. Esprance College of Engineering. As a part of her curriculum, she had to prepare a project.

Let The ‘Blue Frog’ Battle Begin!

May 24, 2016 by Angela Dsouza Trademark

Seems like frogs are now battling out in IP law! Just kidding! Before you panic, let me tell you that this is the latest case to come up in trademark infringement and involves the

Got a patent? What do you next?

May 22, 2016 by Angela Dsouza Patent

A recent report stated that almost 97% of all patents never make any money! Shocking, isn’t it? Unfortunately, this is the truth. Though most inventors invent stuff with the aim of reaping some economic