This article analyses the latest Indian patent statistics, recent inventions, and significant IP initiatives such as Mission RakshaGyan Shakti and Karnataka’s virtual IP marketplace. It also reviews international patent news, including USPTO and China updates, with a focus on clarity and accuracy.
Read more about Indian Patent Statistics, Interesting inventions, New IP initiative by Indian Defence Ministry,Virtual market place for IP in Karnataka, USPTO unveils 2018-2022 strategic plan and moreCategory: Intellectual Property
Patent Troll in India?
The post analyses whether the patent troll business model is viable in India, considering the legal requirements for working patents and enforcement hurdles. It highlights the key challenges posed by Indian patent law and offers an objective assessment of the prospects for patent trolls in the Indian context.
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CSIR has obtained a US patent for a composition derived from cow’s urine, aimed at protecting and repairing DNA from oxidative damage. This development showcases the integration of Indian traditional knowledge with modern scientific research.
Read more about Another Patent Granted Over Medicinal Value of Cow’s UrineCan a Method of Performing Yoga be Patented?
This post discusses whether methods of performing yoga can be patented in India, considering both legal and practical barriers. It highlights the interplay between traditional knowledge and patent law, with reference to recent efforts by CSIR and specific patent examples.
Read more about Can a Method of Performing Yoga be Patented?Copyright Infringement: Bharat Law House vs. Wadhwa
In Bharat Law House vs. Wadhwa, the Supreme Court examined whether enlarging a law book by an assignee amounts to copyright infringement. The Court held that such enlargement was within the assigned rights and vacated the injunction against the defendants.
Read more about Copyright Infringement: Bharat Law House vs. WadhwaAkshay Kumar’s Upcoming Film in Trouble, Australia’s Copyright Amendment Bill 2018, 2.0 Filter on Facebook, Spotify to Launch in India, Shutterstock Team-up with Greenlight and More
This update reviews recent copyright and entertainment law news in India and abroad, including legal challenges to Akshay Kumar’s films and the Australia Copyright Amendment Bill. Key developments in licensing, streaming, and copyright society registration are also analysed.
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This post analyses the IP notices on the Godrej Tribolt lock, focusing on its patent notice and compliance with Indian law. It also addresses challenges in accessing related patent and design registration documents online.
Read more about IP in Everyday Life – Godrej TriboltIP in Everyday Life – Aircraft Seat Belts
The post examines the patent protection of aircraft seat belts, focusing on Am-safe Inc’s innovation in webbing adjusters. It highlights the significance of such patents in passenger safety and the broader impact of IP rights in everyday life.
Read more about IP in Everyday Life – Aircraft Seat BeltsIndependent Touch of Creativity: Copyrights and Writers (Part 3)
The article discusses how originality and creativity are fundamental for copyright protection for writers under Indian law. It explains the legal standards and offers practical examples to clarify how these requirements are met.
Read more about Independent Touch of Creativity: Copyrights and Writers (Part 3)Synthetic cell: Patent or No Patent?
The post explores the legal and ethical dimensions of patenting synthetic cells, referencing key historical cases and current controversies. It assesses whether such patents hinder or promote technological progress in synthetic biology.
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