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…
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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…
Smoking Without Smoke
This article explores the problem of smoking and passive smoking, emphasizing ongoing health risks despite legislative efforts. It also examines a patented smokeless smoking device designed to mitigate…
Patentability of Yoga- An Analysis
The post analyses the patentability of yoga under Indian law, stressing the importance of traditional knowledge documentation. It discusses the challenges India faces in protecting yoga and preventing…
Trademark Litigation: ‘Advantage’ of Settlement
Bayer and Cipla recently settled their trademark dispute over veterinary products, with Cipla agreeing to compensation and ceasing use of contested marks. This case illustrates how IP litigation…
Anticipation – Mere Presence of Elements Insufficient; Arrangement of Elements Imperative
This analysis addresses the requirement for both the presence and arrangement of claim elements in anticipation under patent law, drawing from the Net MoneyIN v. Verisign case. The…