USTR SPECIAL 301 REPORT (2015) – on Priority Watch List
The USTR Special 301 Report 2015 places India on the Priority Watch List, citing ongoing monitoring of its IPR enforcement. The report recognises India’s recent initiatives to strengthen…
Intellectual Property
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Samsung takes home National Intellectual Property Award 2015
Samsung R&D Institute India - Bangalore received the National Intellectual Property Award 2015 for its achievements in patents and innovation. The honour reflects Samsung’s leadership in IP development…
OSTP & USPTO give Recognition to Innovators
The 2015 Patents for Humanity Awards, hosted by the USPTO and OSTP, recognised inventors addressing crucial global challenges. This programme honours impactful innovations in medicine, nutrition, sanitation, and…
Case Review: Hypnos Ltd. v. PEPS Industries Pvt. Ltd. & Ors
The IPAB’s decision in Hypnos Ltd. v. PEPS Industries addresses the requirements for proving trans-border reputation and well-known status in Indian trademark disputes. The Board’s approach highlights the…
PEPS victorious in Trademark Battle against UK bed manufacturer
Peps successfully defended its ‘HYPNOS’ trademark against a UK manufacturer’s rectification suit, with the Appellate Board recognising its established Indian reputation. This case highlights the significance of diligent…
Models Sue for “use of persona”
The post analyses a case involving US models suing for unauthorized use of their persona, drawing parallels with similar issues in India. It explores how contracts and copyright…
Analysis of Costa Rica Coffee (Café de Costa Rica) as a Geographical Indication
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…
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…
Introduction 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)…
Role 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…