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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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I-HIPP hosted an intellectual property conference in Bangalore to honour Hitesh Barot, featuring sessions on innovation and a moot court competition on patent law. The event brought together…
This case brief examines the Madras High Court decision in Shamnad Basheer v. Union of India regarding the constitutionality of IPAB appointments. The judgment highlights the importance of…
A Texas jury has ordered Apple to pay USD 532.9 million to Smartflash after finding iTunes infringed three patents. The case illustrates the complexities of patent litigation involving…
Hedy Lamarr, famed for her Hollywood career, was also a groundbreaking inventor. Her innovative work on wireless communication has had a lasting impact on modern technologies.
This presentation on the European patent process was delivered by Mr. Nitin Nair at the National Law School of India University, Bangalore, for Senior Officials of the Ministry…