The Indian Patent Office and Secrecy Directions
The post provides an analytical overview of secrecy directions by the Indian Patent Office under the Patents Act, 1970. It explains the process, legal provisions, and implications for…
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Bilski’s Invention Falls, Business Methods Survive
The Supreme Court's Bilski decision clarified that business method patents are permissible under US law and not excluded by 35 USC 101. However, the Court declined to set…
Indian Patent Statistics, Interesting inventions, New IP initiative by Indian Defence Ministry,Virtual market place for IP in Karnataka, USPTO unveils 2018-2022 strategic plan and more
This article analyses the latest Indian patent statistics, recent inventions, and significant IP initiatives such as Mission RakshaGyan Shakti and Karnataka’s virtual IP marketplace. It also reviews international…
Patent Troll in India?
The post analyses whether the patent troll business model is viable in India, considering the legal requirements for working patents and enforcement hurdles. It highlights the key challenges…
Another Patent Granted Over Medicinal Value of Cow’s Urine
CSIR has obtained a US patent for a composition derived from cow’s urine, aimed at protecting and repairing DNA from oxidative damage. This development showcases the integration of…
Can a Method of Performing Yoga be Patented?
This post discusses whether methods of performing yoga can be patented in India, considering both legal and practical barriers. It highlights the interplay between traditional knowledge and patent…
Copyright Infringement: Bharat Law House vs. Wadhwa
In Bharat Law House vs. Wadhwa, the Supreme Court examined whether enlarging a law book by an assignee amounts to copyright infringement. The Court held that such enlargement…
Akshay Kumar’s Upcoming Film in Trouble, Australia’s Copyright Amendment Bill 2018, 2.0 Filter on Facebook, Spotify to Launch in India, Shutterstock Team-up with Greenlight and More
This update reviews recent copyright and entertainment law news in India and abroad, including legal challenges to Akshay Kumar’s films and the Australia Copyright Amendment Bill. Key developments…
IP in Everyday Life – Godrej Tribolt
This post analyses the IP notices on the Godrej Tribolt lock, focusing on its patent notice and compliance with Indian law. It also addresses challenges in accessing related…
IP in Everyday Life – Aircraft Seat Belts
The post examines the patent protection of aircraft seat belts, focusing on Am-safe Inc’s innovation in webbing adjusters. It highlights the significance of such patents in passenger safety…
Independent Touch of Creativity: Copyrights and Writers (Part 3)
The article discusses how originality and creativity are fundamental for copyright protection for writers under Indian law. It explains the legal standards and offers practical examples to clarify…
Synthetic cell: Patent or No Patent?
The post explores the legal and ethical dimensions of patenting synthetic cells, referencing key historical cases and current controversies. It assesses whether such patents hinder or promote technological…