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This post reviews the development of the Cooperative Patent Classification system by the EPO and USPTO to streamline patent classification globally. It addresses the challenges of using multiple…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…