TERMINOLOGIES IN IPR AND MEDIA LAW

Abstract

The intellectual property rights (IPR) are intangible in nature and gives exclusive rights to inventor or developer for their relevant invention or creation. This right provides the inventor jurisdiction over the fabrication of his own to explore convenience if used by others. These comforts may appear in the form of regard and identification or monetary or material benefits or more. These rights magnify the contemporary environment by giving recognition and economic benefits to developers or inventors whereas the lack of IPR perception and its unproductive execution may hamper the economic, technical and societal developments of a nation. The present paper summarizes various terms of IPR such as patents, trademarks, industrial designs, geographic indications, copyright, etc. with their corresponding rules, regulations, their require and bit part especially concern to Indian context. Further, the status of India’s participation in IPR related pursuit across the world has been considered in brief. For Media department that is full of inventiveness and innovation, Copyright is a great catalyst. Media platforms including social media use new ideas, images, sounds, scripts and many more techniques and processes of communication professional, commercial and personal cause. These entire configurations that are fabricated by persons and enterprises with meticulous efforts in designing, research & development require a vast aggregate of investment also. These formations, developed after adherence of time and money, require to give dividends to the inventor and to become an inspiration for all.