Research Institutes and Patent Suits
This post examines how research institutes are increasingly resorting to patent suits to protect their intellectual property. Through high-profile cases, it explores the legal complexities and financial stakes…
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Patent Infringement Analysis: A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala
This presentation by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala provides an analytical overview of patent infringement, covering the key concepts, tests, and principles applied in infringement analysis under patent law. The…
Introduction to Patent Law – A Presentation at NLSIU by Dr. Kalyan
This presentation by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala was delivered as part of the patent law curriculum at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore. It provides an…
ECJ Stems “Stem Cell” Patents
The ECJ has held that patents involving embryonic stem cells requiring destruction of human embryos are unpatentable in Europe. This post examines the legal and ethical reasoning behind…
Patent Licensing: Presentation at UNIDO by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala
This presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala provides an overview of patent licensing, covering the key concepts, transaction structures, and types of licences encountered in IP commercialisation. The…
Request for Examination of a Patent Application – Mandatory Requirement in India
Filing a request for examination is a mandatory requirement for patent applications in India. The request must be made within 48 months, using Form-18 and the prescribed fee,…