Distant Touch – Patents for the Blind 4
This post reviews a patent for a contactless cane technology designed to aid blind users through tactile navigation. It critically examines the invention's practical application and its limitations…
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Christmas deLIGHT
The post delves into the historical and legal journey of Christmas lights, tracing their development from candles to patented bubble lights. It objectively analyses key inventions and patent…
Cooling cricketers for hot Indian weather
This article analyses innovative cooling technologies designed for cricketers facing extreme Indian weather during the 2011 World Cup. It reviews patent filings for advanced apparel and helmet systems,…
GII index to be released, Patent office’s Annual Report for the year 2017-2018 and more
This bulletin provides detailed Indian patent and design statistics, highlights from the Patent Office’s 2017-2018 Annual Report, and news on the Global Innovation Index release. It also discusses…
Patent Term Extension, Dog ate my Homework Act
This post evaluates the impact of the proposed Dog ate my Homework Act on patent term extension deadlines at the USPTO. It focuses on deadline miscalculations in pharmaceutical…
Patent Application for Acupuncture Needle
This post analyses a notable acupuncture needle patent application, focusing on its innovative grip pipe design and implications for safety and practice. It provides a structured overview of…
Patentability of Biotech Inventions in Europe
This post provides a detailed analysis of the patentability of biotech inventions in Europe under the EPC and EU Biotechnology Directive. It covers exclusions, key legal requirements, and…
Patentability of Biotechnology Inventions in India
The post provides a detailed analysis of the criteria for patentability of biotechnology inventions in India, focusing on statutory exclusions and legal requirements. It further outlines how industrial…
Pop King’s Patent – The Lean Against Gravity
Michael Jackson’s patented anti gravity lean revolutionised stage performances in Smooth Criminal. This article analyses the invention and its lasting influence on dance and intellectual property. It stands…
Revised Draft Guidelines for Examination of Patent Applications in the Pharma Industry
The revised draft guidelines for examining pharmaceutical patent applications in India aim to standardize practices and clarify legal provisions, particularly section 3(d). These guidelines reflect stakeholder input and…