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This presentation by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala, delivered for the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), provides an overview of the value of intellectual property for businesses, with a…
The Novartis case established a strict test for therapeutic efficacy under Section 3(d) of the Indian Patents Act, influencing the patentability of genetic inventions. This post examines the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…