Wacky Patents 2 – Ouija Board
The post examines the patent history of the Ouija board, focusing on US Patent 446054 and its unique route to registration. It provides a factual, legal perspective on…
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Indian Patent Portfolio of German Car Manufacturers
The post examines the Indian patent portfolio of major German car manufacturers, focusing on patent counts and published applications. It underscores the growing competition among overseas automotive companies…
Statement of Working to Compulsory Licensing – Are We Missing Something?
This post discusses whether failing to file the statement of working under Indian patent law justifies the grant of a compulsory license. It objectively analyses statutory provisions and…
Patents and Olympics
This post analyses key patents impacting athlete performance at the Olympics, including GPS and RFID-based monitoring devices and genetic screening for sports potential. It presents an objective, factual…
Non-Obviousness and the Trilogy
This post examines the Supreme Court’s non-obviousness trilogy and its interpretation of Section 103 in US patent law. Key concepts such as prior art and the standard of…
India, Start Ups, Funding and Intellectual Property
The post reviews the growth of startup funding in India and the increasing significance of intellectual property for new ventures. It provides expert recommendations for entrepreneurs on protecting…
Inventive Step – Technical Advance
The post analyses an IPAB decision on the patentability of a chaos theoretical exponent value calculation system under Section 3(k) of the Indian Patents Act. It discusses the…
The TSM Test and Non-obviousness
The TSM test is crucial for determining non-obviousness in patent law by evaluating whether prior art teaches, suggests, or motivates the invention. This structured approach ensures that only…
Talking Walking Stick – Blind Patents 1
This post analyses the electronic talking stick for the blind, examining its patent and practical limitations on Indian roads. It questions the real-world effectiveness of such assistive inventions…
Sense your Surroundings – Patents for the Blind 5
This post explores a US patent application for wearable navigation devices designed for the blind, focusing on innovative use of sensory signals for mobility. It provides a legal-academic…