InPASS: New Patent Full-Text Search Tool from IPO
InPASS, the Indian Patent Advanced Search System, was launched by the Indian Patent Office in February 2015 to provide full-text patent search functionality. This initiative aims to increase…
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Patent Acquisition and Guess Work
This post analyses prominent patent acquisitions by Google and Apple in February 2015, including Odysee and Touch ID developments. It discusses the related speculation and potential impacts on…
FTC Gives Conditional Approval to the Microsoft-Nokia Deal
The South Korean FTC conditionally approved Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia’s handset business, limiting patent royalties for local manufacturers. The deal mandates Microsoft to adhere to FRAND terms for…
Qualcomm Inc. to pay record fine of US$ 975 Mn
Qualcomm Inc. has agreed to pay a record antitrust fine and lower patent royalties in China, concluding a major investigation. The outcome may affect ongoing antitrust cases against…
Electronic Frontier Foundation to preserve Software
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is advancing efforts for DMCA exemptions to support software preservation and legitimate use. Their petitions aim to address legal uncertainties and ensure continued access…
E-commerce Retailers face flak over alleged Counterfeits by Vendors
Indian e-commerce retailers are facing increasing scrutiny over the sale of counterfeit goods by vendors, leading to significant legal challenges. The post analyses recent court cases and the…
Google-Twitter License Deal: Display Tweets in Search Results
Google and Twitter have renewed their licensing partnership, allowing real-time tweets to appear in Google search results. This move is expected to strengthen both companies' market positions and…
Xiaomi maintains competitive pricing; Removes onus of Royalties on customers
Xiaomi faces a patent dispute in India but continues to offer competitively priced smartphones. The company leverages its agreements with Qualcomm and focuses on risk mitigation while maintaining…
Margaret Knight: Most Notable Woman in the World of Patents
Margaret Knight’s invention of the flat-bottomed paper bag machine transformed packaging and set legal precedents in patent law. Overcoming gender bias and patent theft, she secured her place…
Technology Transfer boost Entrepreneurship
Illinois universities are promoting entrepreneurship through focused technology transfer and start-up incubation initiatives. Their programs have significantly increased start-up activity, especially in biomedicine and IT, demonstrating the effectiveness…
Sanjeeth Hegde delivers a lecture on “Leveraging Intellectual Property Rights in Rural Economies” at a International Conference about RUBAN Society
An international conference on “Challenges and Opportunities for Developing Sustainable RUBAN Society” was organised by the Dayananda Sagar Business Academy in Bangalore on 13 February 2015. Sanjeeth Hegde…
Dr. Kalyan presented “Indian Media and Metaphors – A Peek into Copyright Issues” at the 2015 Nova Law Review symposium New Media and Old Metaphors.
Nova Southeastern University’s Nova Law Review Symposium “New Media and Old Metaphors”, held on 12/02/2015 in Miami, USA, featured Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala as a speaker. Dr. Kalyan…