Under the Hindu Succession Act, a daughter has the right to ancestral property by birth.
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Can I inherit my father’s self-acquired property being a daughter?
In father’s self-acquired property, the daughter has no birthright over it. However, if the father dies without executing a Will, the daughter can claim an equal share in the property, self-acquired as that of a son.
What is meant by self-acquired property?
A self-acquired property is what the father has bought with his own money.
What is ancestral property?
Under Hindu law, the property inherited up to three generations is known as ancestral property. It is a part of coparcenary property. The property descends from the father, father’s father, and great grandfather.
Who is an heir?
The heir/s include persons legally entitled to inherit property from their ancestors.
What are the Legal Remedies to protect the IPRs if there is infringement?
- Demand Letter or cease and desist notice
- Filing Injunction Application
- The demand for compensation in court
- Anton Pillar Order in Indian Legal System
Is it compulsory to register the copyright of IPRs?
It may be an excellent thought to register your copyright. Doing so benefits the concerned party to prove ownership and if one has to initiate criminal proceedings against the infringers. In most cases, though, registration of IPRs is not crucial to maintain a copyright infringement claim in India.
Is it compulsory to register Patents of IPRs?
In the case of patents, it is not mandatory to get them registered. But with registration, they are protected as legal ownership is with the person whose name appears on the patent register.
How does registration help in the protection of IPRs?
Registration of IPRs confirms the ownership of the intellectual property. It helps to monopolize the creation and ensures that no one else uses the invention without the consent of the actual owner so that the owner gets the monetary benefits