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…
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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…
IP Event held in honor of Late Hitesh Barot
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…
Case Brief: Shamnad Basheer v. Union of India & Others
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…
Smartflash takes a $ 532.9 Mn worth bite of Apple
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 – Much more than what meets the eye
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.
European Patent Process – A Presentation by Nitin Nair
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…
US Patent Process – Presentation by Nitin Nair
This presentation on the US patent process was delivered by Mr. Nitin Nair at the National Law School of India University, Bangalore, for Senior Officials of the Ministry…
Patent: Basics of Specification Drafting – Presentation by Somashekar Ramakrishna
This presentation on the basics of patent specification drafting was delivered by Mr. Somashekar Ramakrishna at the National Law School of India University, Bangalore, for Senior Officials of…
Presentation on Patent Infringement Analysis by Dr. Kalyan
This presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala examines the analysis of patent infringement, covering the principal methods by which infringement is assessed. It was delivered at the National…