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Intellectual Property

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Ready to Pa(y)tent in France?

The INPI has revised its patent procedure fees in France, increasing the overall cost of obtaining and maintaining patents from July 2015. This post analyses the legal and…

Gaurav Mishra · 10 Jul 2015

IISc and its Patent Prowess

The Indian Institute of Science, renowned for research excellence, has filed fewer than fifty patents annually in recent years, with limited commercialization. This analysis examines IISc’s patent trends…

Intellepedia · 9 Jul 2015

Patent Infringement Claim on Cancer Treatment Drug

The UK Court of Appeal ruled that Actavis’s alternative salt forms of pemetrexed would indirectly infringe Eli Lilly’s cancer drug patent. The decision provides insights into patent claim…

Gaurav Mishra · 9 Jul 2015

YouTube ordered to take down copyright infringing material

The German regional court has clarified YouTube’s responsibility to remove infringing material once notified, following a dispute with GEMA. This decision highlights the obligations of online platforms regarding…

Intellepedia · 8 Jul 2015

Kolhapur ‘Spicing’ Things Up!

The Kolhapuri Masala GI Application Kolhapur, already known for its Kolhapuri Chappals (registered as a Geographical Indication), is seeking GI recognition for Kolhapuri Masala. The Karveer Adarsha Mahila…

Intellepedia · 7 Jul 2015

Liability of E-Retailers – A Copyright Battle

This article analyses the copyright dispute involving Flipkart and Westland over exclusive book sales. It discusses the legal complexities of intermediary liability for e-retailers in India and reviews…

Intellepedia · 6 Jul 2015

Padmini and ors.Vs.Raj Television Network Limited

This case discusses whether the assignment of negative rights to a film includes future modes such as digital cinematography under Indian copyright law. The Court held that the…

Intellepedia · 6 Jul 2015

Cease and desist notice to Snapdeal

Nalli issued a cease and desist notice to Snapdeal for alleged unauthorised use of its trademark and images. The incident highlights ongoing legal debates concerning the liability of…

Intellepedia · 2 Jul 2015