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…
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Samsung takes home National Intellectual Property Award 2015
Samsung R&D Institute India - Bangalore received the National Intellectual Property Award 2015 for its achievements in patents and innovation. The honour reflects Samsung’s leadership in IP development…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…