Open Source – A Business Reality
Open source has become integral to modern business, expanding beyond software into diverse sectors. This post examines the legal challenges, including patent disputes, that companies face with open…
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Financial Assistance from Technology Development Board (TDB) for Industrial Concerns for the Development of Indigenous Technologies
The Technology Development Board extends financial assistance to eligible Indian enterprises for developing and commercializing indigenous technologies. This post outlines eligibility, application guidelines, and key features of TDB…
Patentability of scientific principles and natural relationships in the light of Laboratory Corp. v Metabolite
This article analyses the legal boundaries for patenting scientific principles and natural relationships, with a focus on the Laboratory Corp v Metabolite case. It explores US Supreme Court…
Fan’s Facebook Page is Back, PIL Filed Against Kedarnath, Fox News Wins Copyright Suit, Tatasky New Partner and More
The post covers key copyright and entertainment law developments, including litigation, PILs, and international copyright news. It also provides updates on industry partnerships and legal trends in copyright…
Should Medical Methods Be Patented?
This post examines whether medical methods should be patentable, focusing on global legal frameworks, ethical debates, and policy implications. It analyses both the concerns and benefits of extending…
Complications In Patenting Biotech Inventions: A Peek At US Law
This article explores the complications of patenting biotechnology inventions under US law, highlighting issues with current patentability standards. It proposes a balanced policy model to address both innovation…
Lord Ganesha for Beer? The Roald Dahl Animated Series on Netflix, Yellow Belly Beer in Trouble, and other news
The post presents recent Indian trademark news, including statistics, major infringement cases, and updates on unconventional trademarks. It also covers licensing developments and the acceptance of Erode Turmeric…
Licensing of Software Does Not Give Rise to Patent Exhaustion
The Ninth Circuit held that software licenses do not give rise to patent exhaustion, restricting the first sale doctrine for licensed software. This judgment clarifies the limitations on…
Why Don’t You Copyright Me? Copyrights and Writers (Part 4)
This post examines copyright registration for writers in India, detailing protections for literary and artistic works. It discusses the registration process, benefits for writers, and practical considerations in…
IP Licensing – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at IIM – Bangalore
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…
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…