This excerpt from Pirates of Bollywood presents a legal debate on copyright infringement involving technology platforms and indirect liability. The counsels discuss the balance between creative freedom and…
Intellepedia · 19 Jan 2015
The Indian Patent Office has revoked Roche’s patent on Bonviva after Cipla challenged its validity, citing a lack of inventive step and patentability. This decision highlights critical aspects…
Intellepedia · 16 Jan 2015
Weekly IP Warm-UP covers notable intellectual property law updates, including copyright and patent litigation, music industry developments, and trade secrets cases. The post analyses recent legal changes and…
Intellepedia · 14 Jan 2015
The Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris in January 2015 left a lasting impact on the creative community, bringing attention to the risks faced by those championing free expression.…
Intellepedia · 13 Jan 2015
The Indian Patent Office set aside Abbott Biotechnology's Humira patent after Glenmark's pre-grant opposition, citing lack of inventive step and insufficient disclosure. This legal dispute underscores ongoing challenges…
Intellepedia · 13 Jan 2015
The Indian music industry faces substantial revenue losses due to widespread digital piracy. Despite the growth in digital earnings, more than half of potential income is lost, suggesting…
Intellepedia · 12 Jan 2015
BananaIP’s Managing Parter, Dr. Kalyan, was recently interviewed by the Indian Express for an article titled “More Spends on Patents Needed” which looked at the low number of…
Intellepedia · 11 Jan 2015
BananaIP has been selected as the strategic IP partner for “Eureka”, the prestigious international business plan competition conducted by IIT Bombay. BananaIP will be responsible for providing IP…
Intellepedia · 11 Jan 2015
RPX Corp. is acquiring around 4,000 patents from Apple’s Rockstar Consortium for US$ 900 million, effectively ending several major patent lawsuits. This deal highlights a move from litigation…
Intellepedia · 9 Jan 2015
The UK Copyright Law now permits parodies and similar works under fair dealing, but judges decide if the work qualifies based on its humorous effect. This post analyses…
Intellepedia · 9 Jan 2015
Astrazeneca has brought a patent infringement case against Aurobindo Pharma over an ANDA filing for Onglyza’s generic version in the US. The dispute centres on the alleged infringement…
Intellepedia · 8 Jan 2015
LSU’s LIFT Fund offers competitive support for faculty to transfer innovation from research to market. The initiative strengthens technology commercialization by funding promising university projects and bridging the…
Intellepedia · 8 Jan 2015