Laws of Nature / State of Art Interface
This post explores how the laws of nature exclusion shapes patent eligibility, especially in biotechnology. It discusses key judicial decisions and the impact of state of the art…
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‘Fair Use’ – Professors versus Publishers
A US court recently ruled in favour of Georgia State University professors in a copyright case, affirming fair use for educational purposes. This landmark decision highlights the balance…
Entertainment Law – Presentation by Nishant Kewalramani
This presentation by Nishant Kewalramani covers recent developments in entertainment law, with a focus on the Copyright Amendment Bill 2011, the importance of registering copyright, and copyright infringement…
“Who Owns the Goodwill in a Mark?”- Coin Flips in Favour of the Manufacturer
This post explores the legal principles governing trademark goodwill ownership in India through the Double Coin case. It objectively analyses the court’s reasoning and the implications for disputes…
Research Institutes and Patent Suits
This post examines how research institutes are increasingly resorting to patent suits to protect their intellectual property. Through high-profile cases, it explores the legal complexities and financial stakes…
Patent Infringement Analysis: A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala
This presentation by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala provides an analytical overview of patent infringement, covering the key concepts, tests, and principles applied in infringement analysis under patent law. The…
Introduction to Patent Law – A Presentation at NLSIU by Dr. Kalyan
This presentation by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala was delivered as part of the patent law curriculum at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore. It provides an…
Choosing the Right Trademark- How Important is it Anyway?
This post examines why choosing the right trademark is essential under Indian law, focusing on legal distinctiveness and judicial trends. It provides a structured analysis of trademark categories…
ECJ Stems “Stem Cell” Patents
The ECJ has held that patents involving embryonic stem cells requiring destruction of human embryos are unpatentable in Europe. This post examines the legal and ethical reasoning behind…
Indian Performing Rights Society v. Eastern Indian Motion Pictures Ltd.
Citation AIR 1977 SC 1443, (1977) 2 SCC 820, [1977] 3 SCR 206 Background This dispute concerned the ownership of copyright in Indian literary and musical works incorporated…
Patent Licensing: Presentation at UNIDO by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala
This presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala provides an overview of patent licensing, covering the key concepts, transaction structures, and types of licences encountered in IP commercialisation. The…
IP Risk Analysis- A Presentation at UNIDO by Dr. Kalyan C Kankanala
This presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala examines intellectual property risk analysis, with particular reference to identifying, evaluating, and managing IP-related risks across different stages of technology development…