Patently Asia – A Drug War!
This post analyses Japanese patents on kratom-derived painkillers and their roots in Southeast Asian traditional medicine. It raises questions on innovation, intellectual property, and the absence of benefit…
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Wacky Patents 2 – Ouija Board
The post examines the patent history of the Ouija board, focusing on US Patent 446054 and its unique route to registration. It provides a factual, legal perspective on…
Indian Patent Portfolio of German Car Manufacturers
The post examines the Indian patent portfolio of major German car manufacturers, focusing on patent counts and published applications. It underscores the growing competition among overseas automotive companies…
Statement of Working to Compulsory Licensing – Are We Missing Something?
This post discusses whether failing to file the statement of working under Indian patent law justifies the grant of a compulsory license. It objectively analyses statutory provisions and…
Patents and Olympics
This post analyses key patents impacting athlete performance at the Olympics, including GPS and RFID-based monitoring devices and genetic screening for sports potential. It presents an objective, factual…
Non-Obviousness and the Trilogy
This post examines the Supreme Court’s non-obviousness trilogy and its interpretation of Section 103 in US patent law. Key concepts such as prior art and the standard of…
India, Start Ups, Funding and Intellectual Property
The post reviews the growth of startup funding in India and the increasing significance of intellectual property for new ventures. It provides expert recommendations for entrepreneurs on protecting…
An In-Depth look at the Trademark Registration Process- Part 1
This post examines the legal definition and registration process for trademarks in India under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. It outlines the acquisition and protection of trademark rights,…
Inventive Step – Technical Advance
The post analyses an IPAB decision on the patentability of a chaos theoretical exponent value calculation system under Section 3(k) of the Indian Patents Act. It discusses the…
Conceptualizing Copyright Assignments & Licenses Part – I
This post explains the legal concept of copyright assignment in India, focusing on the mechanisms and statutory provisions governing the transfer of rights under the Copyright Act, 1957.…
Making Institutional Research Count
This post explores how Indian research institutions can maximise the value of their intellectual property through commercialisation, especially IP licensing. It offers a structured analysis of the opportunities,…
Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents – Part 2
This post explores how Indian courts interpret the Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents in trademark registration. Focusing on a Bombay High Court case, it highlights the legal reasoning and…