This post examines Costa Rica Coffee in the context of Geographical Indication protection, reviewing pertinent national laws and regional quality attributes. It provides a structured analysis of the justification for GI status and its importance for the country’s coffee sector.
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Mylan settles Patent Litigation with Pfizer
Mylan has reached a settlement with Pfizer over patent litigation related to Sildenafil, allowing earlier generic market entry in the US. This agreement is expected to lower drug prices and may signal a trend for further settlements involving Indian pharmaceutical companies.
Read more about Mylan settles Patent Litigation with PfizerIntroduction to Pre-grant & Post-grant Oppositions to Patent Applications
This post provides an analytical overview of pre-grant and post-grant opposition provisions in Indian patent law. It explains the procedural and substantive changes introduced by the Patents (Amendment) Act, 2005.
Read more about Introduction to Pre-grant & Post-grant Oppositions to Patent ApplicationsRole of Intellectual Property in Promoting Creativity
This article critically analyses whether intellectual property laws truly foster creativity, focusing on inventor motivations and patent incentives in India. It discusses empirical findings and contrasts financial rewards with non-monetary incentives within the current IP regime.
Read more about Role of Intellectual Property in Promoting CreativityThe Indian Institute of Management Bangalore IIMB-MHRD workshop ‘Primer on IPR’s and its Economics.
Dr Kalyan was invited to speak as a panellist at a workshop conducted at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), Ministry of Human Resource...
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Activision’s copyright strikes on Call of Duty glitch videos have triggered debate within the gaming community. This post analyses the legal complexities and responses from both Activision and gamers regarding YouTube’s copyright enforcement.
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The Government of India’s new policy prioritises open source software for public projects, targeting cost reduction and greater flexibility. This move under Digital India is expected to strengthen software infrastructure and promote compliance through clear guidelines and risk management.
Read more about Open Source Software & the Government of IndiaNendran Banana gets Geographical Indication Tag
Kerala’s Nendran Banana has obtained a Geographical Indication tag, granting it legal recognition based on its unique regional attributes. This development supports the agricultural sector by enhancing market reputation and consumer trust.
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Sinapse takes great pleasure in announcing the Winner of the Student Blog Idol contest of 2014! Without much ado, here are the Winners: First place:...
Read more about Student Blog IdolBurger King and McDonald’s: Can Taste be Patented?
This post examines whether taste can be patented in India, analysing the legal complexities of patenting food products versus protecting them as trade secrets. It discusses the requirements for food patents and the challenges of demonstrating novelty in taste.
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