Distant Touch – Patents for the Blind 4
This post reviews a patent for a contactless cane technology designed to aid blind users through tactile navigation. It critically examines the invention's practical application and its limitations…
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Personality Rights in India – Part I
This post explores personality rights in India, focusing on the right to publicity and its legal development. It discusses how these rights are recognized through privacy and case…
Ideas, Concepts, Scripts & Stories – Protecting Ideas in the Entertainment Industry Part I
The post discusses the protection of ideas in the entertainment industry, particularly under Indian copyright law. It addresses the limitations of idea protection, the risks of idea theft,…
Christmas deLIGHT
The post delves into the historical and legal journey of Christmas lights, tracing their development from candles to patented bubble lights. It objectively analyses key inventions and patent…
Gawker Media Sued By Dr. Phil; U.S. ‘Six-Strikes’ Policy Company loses its Status; and more
This post reviews key copyright infringement disputes, including Dr. Phil’s case against Gawker Media and the status change of the Six-Strikes policy company. It further examines the International…
Cooling cricketers for hot Indian weather
This article analyses innovative cooling technologies designed for cricketers facing extreme Indian weather during the 2011 World Cup. It reviews patent filings for advanced apparel and helmet systems,…
How Wise is it to TRIP Over Food?
This post explores how intellectual property rights, particularly under the TRIPS agreement, affect food security and plant variety protection in India. It provides a legal analysis of the…
Salient Features of the Copyright Amendment Bill 2012 and its Impact on Entertainment Industry
The Copyright Amendment Bill 2012 brings notable changes to Indian copyright law, impacting authors, performers, and producers in the entertainment sector. This analysis examines the Bill’s main provisions…
An In-Depth Look at the Trademark Registration Process – Part IV
This post analyses the trademark examination stage in the Indian registration process, highlighting statutory requirements and responses to objections. It outlines the transition to advertisement in the Trademark…
GII index to be released, Patent office’s Annual Report for the year 2017-2018 and more
This bulletin provides detailed Indian patent and design statistics, highlights from the Patent Office’s 2017-2018 Annual Report, and news on the Global Innovation Index release. It also discusses…
Patent Term Extension, Dog ate my Homework Act
This post evaluates the impact of the proposed Dog ate my Homework Act on patent term extension deadlines at the USPTO. It focuses on deadline miscalculations in pharmaceutical…
Patent Application for Acupuncture Needle
This post analyses a notable acupuncture needle patent application, focusing on its innovative grip pipe design and implications for safety and practice. It provides a structured overview of…