2014 Blockbusters in Copyright Infringement Suits
The post offers an analytical review of major copyright infringement suits in 2014, especially in the entertainment sector. Key cases and judicial outcomes are discussed with an emphasis…
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Patent: Patents are Forever; What Jobs teaches you from the Grave!
The post discusses how inventors like Steve Jobs continue to receive patents even after their death through legal processes and estate actions. It analyses the implications for intellectual…
Is Criteria to Determine Obviousness in Patent Still Ambiguous?
The post discusses the persistent ambiguity in the legal criteria for determining obviousness in patent matters. It assesses recent judicial trends and the impact of landmark cases like…
Copyright Regulation to allow private copying; Faces ire of UK Music Industry
The UK’s new copyright regulation enables personal copying of legally bought music, but the music industry is challenging it over compensation concerns. The regulation’s compliance with EU law…
Louisiana State University to Double Investment for Moving Innovation to Market
Louisiana State University has strengthened its commitment to technology transfer by doubling investment in the LIFT2 Fund. This initiative supports faculty innovations, facilitating the movement of research from…
New Intellectual Property Rights to ease Patent filing
The new Intellectual Property Rights policy in India seeks to make patent filing more accessible to Indian innovators. The policy highlights the need for legal reforms and targeted…
True Position Inc.’s Device Locator Patent Invalidated
The USPTO’s PTAB has invalidated True Position Inc.’s device locator patent 7,783,299 on grounds of anticipation and obviousness based on prior art. Polaris Wireless successfully challenged the patent’s…
What makes Samsung want to buy Blackberry?
Samsung’s reported interest in acquiring Blackberry highlights the value of Blackberry’s patent portfolio and strategic assets. The potential deal faces regulatory scrutiny in Canada and could impact competition…
Online Piracy, A matter of great concern, As Discussed during the India-US CEO Forum
Online piracy, particularly of movies, was a key topic during the India-US CEO Forum, reflecting its impact on the entertainment industry. Leaders from both countries recognised the urgent…
Ongoing patent battle won’t effect pricing : Xiaomi
Xiaomi’s patent dispute in India with Ericsson led to a temporary sales ban, but Qualcomm-powered devices can still be sold. The company assures that ongoing legal challenges will…
Intellectual Property: Data Protection in India – Presentation at Bosch by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala
This presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala was delivered at Bosch, India on Data Privacy Day, January 28, 2015. It examines the evolution of the right to privacy…
‘Killead’s Patent Application Killed by the Indian Patent Office!
Gilead’s patent for Sofosbuvir was rejected by the Indian Patent Office on grounds of insufficient therapeutic efficacy. This landmark decision enables wider access to affordable generic Hepatitis C…