Misunderstood World of Patents!
This article analyses common patent myths and clarifies key aspects of patent law in India. It offers insights on patent eligibility, enforcement, and the importance of professional advice…
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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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…