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Samsung R&D Institute India - Bangalore received the National Intellectual Property Award 2015 for its achievements in patents and innovation. The honour reflects Samsung’s leadership in IP development…
The 2015 Patents for Humanity Awards, hosted by the USPTO and OSTP, recognised inventors addressing crucial global challenges. This programme honours impactful innovations in medicine, nutrition, sanitation, and…
The IPAB’s decision in Hypnos Ltd. v. PEPS Industries addresses the requirements for proving trans-border reputation and well-known status in Indian trademark disputes. The Board’s approach highlights the…
Peps successfully defended its ‘HYPNOS’ trademark against a UK manufacturer’s rectification suit, with the Appellate Board recognising its established Indian reputation. This case highlights the significance of diligent…
The post analyses a case involving US models suing for unauthorized use of their persona, drawing parallels with similar issues in India. It explores how contracts and copyright…
This post examines Costa Rica Coffee in the context of Geographical Indication protection, reviewing pertinent national laws and regional quality attributes. It provides a structured analysis of the…
Mylan has reached a settlement with Pfizer over patent litigation related to Sildenafil, allowing earlier generic market entry in the US. This agreement is expected to lower drug…
MIT researchers have introduced a patent-based method for forecasting technological growth, focusing on citation metrics and classification system overlaps. Their approach provides organisations with a structured, less labor-intensive…
This post provides an analytical overview of pre-grant and post-grant opposition provisions in Indian patent law. It explains the procedural and substantive changes introduced by the Patents (Amendment)…
This article critically analyses whether intellectual property laws truly foster creativity, focusing on inventor motivations and patent incentives in India. It discusses empirical findings and contrasts financial rewards…
Dr Kalyan was invited to speak as a panellist at a workshop titled “Primer on IPR’s and its Economics,” conducted at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB)…
Apple cannot launch the Apple Watch in Switzerland due to a prior trademark owned by Leonard, covering both the name and logo. This restriction highlights the legal challenges…