Get Dressed Up for Yoga Day: Patented Yoga Products
The article highlights patented yoga products ideal for Yoga Day, focusing on unique inventions like meditation robes, padded pants, sandals, and towels. It provides an objective overview of…
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You (don’t) sow what you reap : Monsanto Corporation and Patent Enforcement
This article explores Monsanto's enforcement of patents on genetically engineered seeds and the unintended consequences for farmers. It analyses court cases, highlights the challenges of patent infringement in…
The Amazing Race: US and India Patent Statistics
This post examines US and India patent statistics for major technology companies in early 2015. It highlights key trends in granted and published patents, offering insights into the…
Copyright V. Privacy – Flash, Airtel, GitHub and Tejesh
This post explores the legal clash between copyright and privacy in the context of Airtel’s 3G code controversy involving Flash Networks and GitHub. It analyses both copyright and…
Copyright Dispute between Music Publishers
This post analyses the legal dispute between Bourne Co and Boosey & Co over the copyright and publishing rights to 'These Foolish Things.' The case highlights complex issues…
Filing a PCT Application in India? Get your FFL ready!
Filing a PCT application in India demands strict adherence to Section 39 of the Patents Act, including obtaining a Foreign Filing License. This post explains the procedural requirements…
Peps Industries Vs. Shakti Mattresses & Gears
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to Peps Industries, restraining Shakti Mattresses from using the SPINE GUARD trademark. This case highlights trademark protection in India's mattress…
Zara Trademark Dispute: Delhi High Court Protects Luxury Brand
This post discusses the Delhi High Court's ruling in the Zara trademark dispute, focusing on trademark protection and the legal reasoning behind the decision. The analysis highlights the…
Intellectual Property, Creativity and Madness
This article explores the relationship between creativity, intellectual property, and psychological disorders among creators and inventors. It provides a legal-academic perspective on recent research findings, offering a balanced…
Apple’s Swift to Become Open Source
Apple is set to release its Swift programming language as open source under a permissive license, most likely Apache or BSD. This move is expected to enhance app…
Regulation of Biological Resources: The Role of India’s National Biodiversity Authority
The National Biodiversity Authority plays a crucial role in regulating access to India's biological resources and ensuring benefit sharing under the Biological Diversity Act. This post analyses the…
Is There a Trademark in a Name? The VIT University Case
This post explores whether a name can serve as a trademark in India, focusing on legal battles involving educational institutions. Analysing the VIT case, it discusses trademark infringement,…