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Apple Pay taking the banking sector by storm

Apple Pay aims to transform the banking sector through secure, person-to-person mobile payments using NFC and robust encryption. Its exclusivity to Apple devices and anticipated market impact raise significant questions for both competitors and the future of digital transactions.

Fumbling Flights and Patent Rights!

This post examines the legal and practical aspects of a new airline seat patent filed by Zodiac Seats France. It discusses the implications for passenger comfort, safety regulations, and the potential impact on airline business practices.

Intellectual Property/Patents for Hospitals and Hospital Management

This post discusses the importance of intellectual property and patent protection in hospital management, with reference to Indian law. Key steps for safeguarding inventions and the necessity of IP harvesting in healthcare institutions are analysed.

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 economic implications of the tariff revision, particularly for small and foreign applicants.

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 and highlights the broader challenges faced by Indian academic institutions in managing intellectual property.

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 construction and the approach to pharmaceutical patent disputes across multiple European jurisdictions.

Google’s Patent Appeal Rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court has declined to hear Google’s patent appeal involving its Street View technology. This decision upholds a Federal Circuit ruling on patent infringement and sends the case back to lower courts for continued litigation.

Get Dressed Up for Yoga Day: Patented Yoga Products

The article highlights patented yoga products ideal for Yoga Day, focusing on unique inventions like meditation robes, padded pants, sandals, and towels. It provides an objective overview of how innovation shapes modern yoga accessories.

You (don’t) sow what you reap : Monsanto Corporation and Patent Enforcement

This article explores Monsanto’s enforcement of patents on genetically engineered seeds and the unintended consequences for farmers. It analyses court cases, highlights the challenges of patent infringement in agriculture, and discusses potential policy solutions to protect public interest and farmer rights.

The Amazing Race: US and India Patent Statistics

This post examines US and India patent statistics for major technology companies in early 2015. It highlights key trends in granted and published patents, offering insights into the competitive landscape of intellectual property. The analysis underscores significant differences in patent activity between the two jurisdictions.