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Happy Birthday Inventor of Piano

The post commemorates Bartolomeo Cristofori, the inventor of the piano, on his 360th birthday. It objectively examines his contributions to musical instrument innovation and the historical significance of his invention, following a factual and analytical approach.

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 technology, emphasising the significance of intellectual property in humanitarian progress.

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 prices and may signal a trend for further settlements involving Indian pharmaceutical companies.

Predicting Technological Growth using Patents

MIT researchers have introduced a patent-based method for forecasting technological growth, focusing on citation metrics and classification system overlaps. Their approach provides organisations with a structured, less labor-intensive technique to predict technology improvement rates and reduce investment uncertainty.

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) Act, 2005.

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 with non-monetary incentives within the current IP regime.

Nanoparticle Phoresis, Immense Potential

Google’s patent on nanoparticle phoresis introduces a wearable device and magnetic nanoparticles to selectively target harmful blood cells. This technology may significantly advance specific disease treatment while minimising damage to healthy cells.

See what Calvin has to say!

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Burger King and McDonald’s: Can Taste be Patented?

This post examines whether taste can be patented in India, analysing the legal complexities of patenting food products versus protecting them as trade secrets. It discusses the requirements for food patents and the challenges of demonstrating novelty in taste.

OCR: Credibility of India’s Intellectual Property Enforcement in Question

The US Trade Representative’s review has raised concerns about India’s intellectual property enforcement standards. Indian officials contest the review’s legitimacy and stress that their IP laws prioritise public interest. The results may impact India’s investment climate and global image.