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This update summarises Indian trademark statistics, Apple’s recent trademark filings, and the IPAB’s decision on the iPhone trademark. It also reviews Wrangler’s anti-counterfeiting action and highlights the GI…
This case review analyses the Garware v Techfeb patent, focusing on the specification's drafting and the relevance of prior art. The post raises questions about the invention's novelty…
This post examines the Garaware vs Techfeb patent dispute, focusing on claim construction and essential features under Indian patent law. It analyses the clarity and novelty of the…
This analysis addresses the uncertain legal landscape for gene patents in India, with a focus on isolated and purified gene sequences. The author calls for clearer guidelines and…
This post analyses the legal function of patent claims in India, focusing on their role as a boundary for inventor rights. It discusses how prosecution history and litigation…
This analysis explores whether to publish a patent application in the US, weighing legal and strategic factors. It discusses both the potential benefits and risks, emphasizing the need…
This post analyses the Indian Patent Office’s abstract guidelines, referencing the Patent Act and Rules. It explains the mandatory components, verification process, and the significance of accurate abstracts…
The post provides a structured analysis of patent application filing strategies for individual inventors in India. It discusses cost-effective approaches and methods for maximizing the commercial potential of…
The Common Public License Version 1.0 is an IBM-drafted open source license detailing copyright and patent rights, distribution conditions, and liability limitations. It sets clear rules on commercial…
The Common Development and Distribution License (CDDL) sets out the rights and responsibilities for use, modification, and distribution of Sun Microsystems software. It outlines key conditions, including source…
This weekly update covers Indian patent statistics, SIPP scheme developments, UGC's push for IPR education, and notable cases such as NASA's patent licensing and treadmill patent disputes. The…
The Supreme Court in Diamond v. Chakrabarty held that human-made microorganisms are patentable under Section 101 of the Patent Act. The case clarified that patent eligibility depends on…