281 articles
This post discusses five innovative patented toilets in India, each addressing unique sanitation challenges, from automation to accessibility and water conservation. The analysis underscores the importance of intellectual…
Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala explores the challenges and trends in artificial intelligence patents, with particular attention to India’s legal and patent office landscape. The article provides an objective…
The Madras High Court addressed trademark and copyright infringement claims in Sun Pharmaceutical vs Cipla, focusing on drug packaging similarities. The interim injunction granted to Cipla was upheld,…
The article examines India’s policy on compulsory licensing for COVID-related medical technologies, echoing Prof. Arul Scaria’s critique of current government inaction. It highlights the legal and historical basis…
This post analyses World IP Day amid the COVID-19 pandemic, questioning whether intellectual property systems have supported or hindered access to vital medicines. It highlights the limited measures…
This post examines the Indian IP Office's website accessibility for persons with blindness in light of the RPwD Act and CCPD's order. It details the legal obligations, actions…
This post discusses the crucial role of intellectual property choices during the COVID-19 crisis. It calls for balanced policies and open collaboration to foster innovation and ensure access…
The post explores the preference for collaborative and open innovation during the COVID-19 crisis, detailing the decline in IP filings and the shift away from IP exclusivity. It…
This article explores the history and inventive variations of plum cakes enjoyed at Christmas, highlighting several unique cake patent applications from different countries. It provides insights into both…
The post discusses why yoga sequences, even if arranged creatively, are not eligible for copyright protection as dance choreography under US law. It explains the legal reasoning behind…