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This article celebrates International Women’s Day by spotlighting women inventors and their patented contributions. The first in a series, it examines Anna Connelly’s 1887 fire escape patent and…
Budget 2016 presented a favourable outlook for intellectual property, especially patents, startups, and MSMEs in India. The new tax regime and supporting policies may foster significant IP growth…
This article examines the journey of Otto Rohwedder’s bread slicing machine, from invention to patent and widespread adoption. It discusses the legal and social impact of sliced bread…
Intellect breeds wisdom, and wisdom begets knowledge. Intellectuals push the boundaries of knowledge and creativity, and with these sharp minds around, the world is always dynamic. Often, a…
This article explores a patented analogue device designed to graphically demonstrate the effects of diet and exercise on body weight. It highlights how such innovations can motivate and…
The February 2016 guidelines clarify that software patents in India are not granted unless connected with novel hardware, in line with section 3k of the Patents Act. These…
The article examines India's slow patent grant process and its impact on innovation. It reviews recent government initiatives aimed at expediting patent grants and discusses the necessity for…
The Freedom 251 smartphone by Ringing Bells has raised crucial questions about intellectual property and patent compliance in India’s mobile market. This analysis explores the legal and industry…
The article reviews recent patents focused on weight loss, including exercise devices, a stomach belt for controlling food intake, and a specialised beverage. Each invention is analysed for…
This article examines the history and impact of the safety pin patent, invented by Walter Hunt in 1849. It considers the invention’s practical, cultural, and commercial significance with…