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…
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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…
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…
Filing a PCT Application in India? Get your FFL ready!
Filing a PCT application in India demands strict adherence to Section 39 of the Patents Act, including obtaining a Foreign Filing License. This post explains the procedural requirements…
Patent Settlement: BlackBerry v Typo
This post examines the Blackberry v Typo patent dispute, focusing on the settlement that restricts Typo’s sales of certain smartphone keyboards. The analysis highlights the legal strategies employed…
Rise of the Drones (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles)
This article analyses Amazon's patented drone delivery system, covering its features and implications for autonomous logistics. The discussion also considers legal and technological perspectives on the deployment of…
Nellie Bly – Inventor of the Steel Barrel
Nellie Bly, best known as a pioneering journalist, also invented the steel barrel, now recognized as the 55-gallon drum. Her innovation and leadership at Iron Clad Manufacturing marked…