Patent e-filing Amendment
The Indian Patent Office has implemented significant upgrades to its electronic patent filing system, incorporating broader e-filing capabilities and changes under the Patents Amendment Rules 2014. These amendments…
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Fundamentals of IP and Licensing – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala at IIMB
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala examines fundamental aspects of intellectual property and licensing, emphasising practical and legal nuances. The presentation highlights various IP types and focuses on music licensing as…
Working of the Patent Process: A Presentation
This post objectively examines the patent process in India, covering filing, examination, and grant procedures with an emphasis on compliance and deadlines. It serves as a concise guide…
Introduction to Patent Law – A Presentation at NLSIU
This presentation provides an introductory overview of patent law, covering the concept of a patent and the stages of the patent life cycle. It also examines the principal…
The 3D Effect of Novartis Case on Genetic Inventions
The Novartis case established a strict test for therapeutic efficacy under Section 3(d) of the Indian Patents Act, influencing the patentability of genetic inventions. This post examines the…
Laws of Nature / State of Art Interface
This post explores how the laws of nature exclusion shapes patent eligibility, especially in biotechnology. It discusses key judicial decisions and the impact of state of the art…
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…
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…