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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
This post discusses Graham vs John Deere and its importance in shaping the non-obviousness requirement under US patent law. It provides an analytical overview of the case, judicial…
Delays in patent grant often result from both procedural backlog and applicant inaction. This post examines key causes and recommends measures to expedite the patent examination and grant…
This post highlights Mr. C T Dwarakanath’s 1971 US patent for a novel ozone-based method to reduce aflatoxin in oilseed meals. It underscores the significant contribution of Indian…
The Wright brothers' patent on lateral roll control shaped early aviation innovation and led to major legal disputes. Their enforcement efforts affected US aircraft development, prompting industry-wide changes…