TL;DR: No. There is no fixed number of seconds that makes using a song safe without a licence, anywhere in the world, including India. Any recognisable portion of a copyrighted song, even a few seconds, can amount to infringement. Fair use in the US and fair dealing under Section 52 of India’s Copyright Act are […]
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TL;DR: Registering a trademark in India means filing Form TM-A with the Trade Marks Registry, choosing the right class under the Nice Classification, getting through examination, surviving the publication and opposition window, and receiving your certificate. The process realistically takes 12 to 18 months if uncontested. Government fees start at ₹4,500 per class for individuals […]
A trademark is a form of intellectual property that identifies and distinguishes the source of goods or services from those of others. It can be a word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination of these. A trademark can also be a sound, scent, or color that is used to identify and distinguish the goods or […]
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A patent is a legal right granted by a government to an inventor, giving them exclusive rights to make, use, and sell their invention for a certain period of time. This period of time is typically 20 years from the date of filing, although in some cases it can be extended. Patents serve several important […]