This presentation was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala to PGP-Enterprise Management students at IIM-Bangalore, as a part of their Business Law curriculum. The presentation entitles Intellectual property…
Intellepedia · 27 Nov 2015
Toyota's patent application introduces a flying car with a unique stackable wing system for both driving and flight. The design promises compactness, style, and practicality, but specific lift-off…
Intellepedia · 27 Nov 2015
The WTO has extended the waiver on pharmaceutical patent enforcement for least developed countries until 2033. This move ensures continued access to affordable generics from India and highlights…
Gaurav Mishra · 26 Nov 2015
The NLSIU conference examines the Marrakesh Treaty and Indian copyright law, focusing on improving access to works for persons with disabilities. Experts and stakeholders discuss legal provisions, implications,…
Intellepedia · 25 Nov 2015
Unwired Planet has won the first round in a UK patent dispute against Samsung and Huawei over LTE standard essential patents. The ruling addresses both technical infringement and…
Intellepedia · 25 Nov 2015
The Indian Copyright Act provides specific exceptions for making works accessible to the blind and disabled, including fair dealing and compulsory licensing provisions. These enable permitted adaptations and…
Intellepedia · 25 Nov 2015
This article discusses how broad software patents, especially in cloud computing, make the sector vulnerable to patent trolls in India. The complexities of divided and joint infringement are…
Intellepedia · 25 Nov 2015
The Bombay High Court examined the requirements for passing off a descriptive trademark in Pidilite Industries vs Vilas Nemichand Jain. The Court held that plaintiffs must prove both…
Intellepedia · 24 Nov 2015
The Bombay High Court held that using 'Indian Express' in a different script amounts to trademark infringement, protecting the mark’s well-known status. The judgment clarifies the interplay between…
Intellepedia · 24 Nov 2015
The Marrakesh Treaty introduces essential copyright exceptions to improve access to published works for the blind and visually impaired. While limited in scope, it represents a notable advancement…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 24 Nov 2015