Dr. Jonas Salk – The True Humanitarian
Dr. Jonas Salk developed the polio vaccine and chose not to seek a patent, enabling worldwide access and saving millions of lives. His humanitarian approach set a precedent…
Intellectual Property
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Evidence Required to Determine Well Knownness of a Trademark – Part III
This post discusses the types of evidence required to establish a trademark as well known in India. It analyses the value of registration certificates, sales turnover, invoices, and…
Tesla’s Open Source Patent Saga
Tesla’s open source patent move sparks debate on its true motivations and long-term impact. This article examines the environmental, business, and strategic angles behind Elon Musk’s decision, providing…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…