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Presentation on Patent Infringement Analysis by Dr. Kalyan

[slideshare id=45407242&doc=patentinfringementanalysis-150304000311-conversion-gate01] The presentation herein, on patent infringement analysis, is delivered by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala at the National Law School of India University, Bangalore, for...

IBM sues Priceline and subsidiaries for Patent Infringement

IBM has sued Priceline and its subsidiaries for allegedly infringing five patents related to online technologies. The case underscores IBM’s ongoing efforts to enforce its intellectual property rights and secure licensing revenue.

InPASS: New Patent Full-Text Search Tool from IPO

InPASS, the Indian Patent Advanced Search System, was launched by the Indian Patent Office in February 2015 to provide full-text patent search functionality. This initiative aims to increase transparency and improve public access to patent information.

Patent Acquisition and Guess Work

This post analyses prominent patent acquisitions by Google and Apple in February 2015, including Odysee and Touch ID developments. It discusses the related speculation and potential impacts on technology markets, offering an objective review.

Xiaomi maintains competitive pricing; Removes onus of Royalties on customers

Xiaomi faces a patent dispute in India but continues to offer competitively priced smartphones. The company leverages its agreements with Qualcomm and focuses on risk mitigation while maintaining its commitment to Indian customers.

Margaret Knight: Most Notable Woman in the World of Patents

Margaret Knight’s invention of the flat-bottomed paper bag machine transformed packaging and set legal precedents in patent law. Overcoming gender bias and patent theft, she secured her place as a leading woman inventor in history.

Kingsoft, Xiaomi Establish New IP Investment Fund

Kingsoft and Xiaomi have set up a USD 35 million fund to invest in intellectual property in China. The initiative is a response to regulatory changes affecting tech patent strategies, enabling both companies to enhance their IP holdings.

IEEE amends it’s IP policy related to Standard Essential Patents

IEEE has amended its IP policy for Standard Essential Patents, requiring RAND licensing and setting limits on injunctions. The clarified definition of reasonable terms is expected to reduce litigation and encourage fair negotiations in the telecommunications industry.

Patent: Patents are Forever; What Jobs teaches you from the Grave!

The post discusses how inventors like Steve Jobs continue to receive patents even after their death through legal processes and estate actions. It analyses the implications for intellectual property rights and the ongoing legacy of such inventors.

Is Criteria to Determine Obviousness in Patent Still Ambiguous?

The post discusses the persistent ambiguity in the legal criteria for determining obviousness in patent matters. It assesses recent judicial trends and the impact of landmark cases like KSR v Teleflex, noting the continued subjectivity in evaluating inventive step in India.