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Panacea of the People for More than Two Centuries

This post analyses the rise and regulation of patent medicines, trademarked drug compounds popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. It examines their societal impact, the dangers they posed, and the subsequent legal reforms that shaped modern pharmaceutical regulation.

Exclusive Marketing Rights and Stronger Patent Regime

This post examines India’s transition to a TRIPS-compliant patent regime, focusing on Exclusive Marketing Rights and the Mailbox Provision. It outlines legislative changes that facilitated the shift from process to product patents and clarifies the distinct role of EMRs during this period.

Chapter VI. Compulsory Licensing & Local Working – Comprehending Apprehending or Apprehending Comprehension?

This post examines compulsory licensing in India, with emphasis on the local working requirement and its interpretation under Indian patent law. It discusses the legal debates surrounding the TRIPS agreement and the impact on pharmaceutical patents. The analysis is grounded in recent case law and policy submissions.

Too much Success is Not Always Good: A Look at Genericization of Trademarks

The article explores how excessive success of a trademark can lead to its genericization, undermining its legal protection. It analyses Indian and international legal frameworks and provides notable examples to illustrate the risks for brand owners.

MUCOSOLVIN confusingly similar to MUCOSOLVAN

The Delhi High Court addressed the trademark dispute between MUCOSOLVIN and MUCOSOLVAN, focusing on their deceptive similarity and consumer confusion. The judgment provides key insights into trademark protection in the pharmaceutical sector.

Conclusion post: Ideas, Concepts, Scripts & Stories – Protecting Ideas…

This post concludes the series on protecting creative concepts in India’s entertainment industry. It examines key legal cases affirming that breaches of confidentiality in sharing ideas are actionable under Indian law.

Madrid Protocol- International Trademark Filing Becomes Easier

India’s membership in the Madrid Protocol simplifies and reduces the cost of international trademark filings. The Protocol provides Indian applicants with a unified process to secure trademark protection in multiple jurisdictions.

Indian IP Laws to Protect Traditional Culture and Folklore

This post examines the complexities of using Indian IP laws to protect traditional culture and folklore. It offers a structured legal analysis of policy options and the balance between preservation and creativity, highlighting the roles of both IP and non-IP frameworks.

Cross-Border Patent Protection

Patent protection is territorial, so applicants must file in each country where rights are needed. This post outlines routes for cross-border patent protection, including direct filing, Paris Convention, and PCT processes, with a focus on legal requirements and cost considerations.

Kylie Jenner File Trademark for Nail Products, Yoohoo Animated Series in Russia, Marayur Jaggery Receives GI Tag and Other News

The latest bulletin reviews Indian and global trademark news, focusing on statistics, legal rulings, and new trademark filings. Notable updates include court decisions, brand licensing initiatives, and the grant of a GI tag to Marayur Jaggery.