Patent Claim Drafting – Preamble
This post explores how the wording of the preamble in patent claims can affect the scope and enforceability of an invention. Drawing from US and Indian case law,…
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Court Limits the Scope of ‘Fair Dealing’ under Copyright law
The Delhi High Court has clarified that the fair dealing exception does not cover unauthorised use of copyrighted works in entertainment television programmes. This judgment emphasises the limits…
Sound Sign Posts – Patents for the Blind 2
This post discusses a patented system that uses acoustic signals and mobile devices to help blind or visually impaired individuals navigate public and private spaces. The author examines…
Salient Features of Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2011
The Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2011, simplify patent filing in India by enabling electronic submissions and online authentication. The amendments also address procedures for amending specifications, condonation of delay,…
AI named as inventor in patent, AI to be inducted in Patent Office’s operations, 3M versus Saint-Gobain and more
The bulletin examines Indian patent data, the induction of AI in patent processes, and global legal updates including AI as an inventor. It includes notable cases and legislative…
Patent: Stem Cell Patent Debate Never Dies
This post examines the legal and ethical debate over stem cell patents, contrasting recent European developments with the Indian approach. The analysis highlights the lack of statutory restrictions…
Part II: Descriptive Marks – Can They be Protected?
This post analyses how US trademark law treats descriptive marks, addressing their registration requirements and the concept of secondary meaning. It also covers the significance of the Principal…
The Impact of Parallel Import of Copyright on Publishers in India in Light of Copyright Amendment Bill, 2010
This post evaluates the legal and practical impact of parallel import of copyright in India, focusing on the proposed changes under the Copyright Amendment Bill 2010. It critically…
Beer versus Whiskey- Beer Wins 8PM battle
The Delhi High Court decided there was no trademark infringement or passing off in the 8pm case between Radico Khaitan and Carlsberg. The court found clear differences between…
Battle of Instant Photography
The Kodak versus Polaroid case marked a turning point in the instant photography sector. This post analyses the legal dispute, the resulting injunction, and its impact on both…
Court Re-Emphasizes the Exclusion of Generic Terms from Registration
The Madras High Court reiterated that generic terms in trademarks cannot be monopolized and must be assessed as part of the whole mark. The Court set aside the…
Netflix Finances Mumbai Based Digital Studio, Katy Perry Loses Copyright Battle, ByteDance to Launch its Search Engine in China and more
The post reviews July 2019 copyright trends, major copyright disputes involving Indian and international artists, and strategic moves by Netflix and ByteDance. It also covers government efforts to…