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Hollywood Copyrights and Bollywood Copy(right!?)

The Bombay High Court’s decision on Hollywood copyright infringement by Bollywood set a new legal precedent in India. This post analyses the case, its implications for the Indian film industry, and its influence on copyright protection and industry practices.

Simple Strategies to Fight your Filing Blues

This article analyses key considerations for international patent filing, including cost, market presence, and competitor locations. It offers practical, objective guidance to help patent applicants make informed decisions about where and how to file for patent protection abroad.

Innovation Driven Automobile Industry

The Indian automobile industry is undergoing a transformation, shifting from imitation to innovation. Increased R&D investments and a strategic focus on intellectual property are positioning Indian firms for greater global competitiveness.

Erotic Patents – Sex Patents II

This post provides a legal analysis of erotic patents, including consent devices, sexual games, and innovations for safety and stimulation. The discussion offers an objective overview of each patent and its relevance to sexual health and technology.

The times, they are a-changin’

This post analyses recent changes in patent rules in India and the United States, focusing on foreign priority claim procedures and electronic file sharing. It highlights the implications of these rules for patent applicants and the examination process.

DIPP Draft Patent Rules

The DIPP Draft Patent Rules aim to address delays in patent examination and grant in India. Proposed measures include expedited examination for applicants with local manufacturing and improved patent office resources.

DIPP Draft Patent Rules – Salient Features

The DIPP Draft Patent Rules introduce notable amendments to the Patents Rules, 2003, focusing on electronic communication, expedited examination, and revised timelines. The new rules seek to improve efficiency and clarity in Indian patent procedures.

Finding Ideas, Inventions and Creations- IP Audits I

This article explores how businesses can distinguish and protect concrete ideas as intellectual property assets. It highlights the role of IP audits in identifying and leveraging inventions within the Indian business landscape.

Automobile Patents: Moment-cancelling Four Stroke Engine

This article explores Dan Gurney’s patented moment cancelling four stroke engine, focusing on its dual crankshaft design to reduce torsional vibration. The analysis also considers its improved intake system, which enhances combustion and fuel efficiency.

Patenting Trends in the Automobile Industry

This article examines current patenting trends in the automobile industry, focusing on propulsion, telematics, and safety technologies. It objectively reviews innovation strategies adopted by leading automotive companies, with an emphasis on recent developments in the Indian context.