Designing Around Designs
This post objectively examines design infringement in India, outlining exclusive rights of design holders and the substantial similarity test. It also provides practical guidance for designers seeking to…
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How Can We Encourage Inventors to Invent?
This post discusses the essential incentives that motivate inventors, including recognition, supportive work environments, personnel policies, and financial rewards. It emphasises the importance of a balanced, well-designed mechanism…
Model to Combat Patent Risks in Open Source Software
The defensive patent license model offers a structured approach to reduce patent risks in open source software. While it faces implementation and philosophical challenges, it remains a significant…
Indian Patent Statistics, Interesting inventions, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu speaks on patents, IPR course by VTU, Patent infringement disputes and more
The post provides a comprehensive update on Indian patent statistics, recent patent grants, and notable inventions. It also covers key legal developments, including recent patent infringement disputes and…
Patent Law – Rationale and Life Cycle – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at NLS – Bangalore
Patentability requirements – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at NLS – Bangalore
Copyright Statistics, BCCI, Facebook, PokerNews and More.
The post analyses recent trends in Indian copyright registrations and reviews significant infringement cases involving BCCI, Facebook, and T-Series. It also discusses international copyright disputes and notable licensing…
The Weeknd Being Sued Over “Starboy”, Patanjali to Launch Apparels, Sojat Mehndi Filed for GI and other news
The post reviews key trademark law updates, including Indian trademark statistics, Burberry’s legal victory, The Weeknd’s “Starboy” dispute, Patanjali’s apparel launch, and Sojat Mehndi’s GI application. It offers…
Publication of Bare Acts Not Infringement, Cinematograph Act Amendments, No Copyright For Taste, and More
This post examines recent copyright law updates in India, including positions on bare acts publication and Cinematograph Act reforms. It also covers global copyright decisions and major legal…
New patent policy in India? Interesting Patents, L’Oréal vesrus Drunk Elephant, No patent settlement talks for Qualcomm and Apple, No patent for Pfizer’s Pregablin says Supreme Court and more
The post presents a comprehensive overview of recent patent policy changes, key legal disputes, and statistical trends in India. It also covers prominent international IP events and critical…