Are You Ready for a Walk on Water?
This post analyses the development of water walking shoes and related inventions, referencing key international patents and their technological features. The focus is on the evolution from myth…
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Alexander Graham Bell’s Path-breaking Patents
This post explores Alexander Graham Bell's pioneering work leading to the telephone patent and the disputes with Elisha Gray. It highlights Bell's inventive journey and the lasting impact…
Pedaling the Mechanical Horse
This post examines a patented bicycle pedal extension designed to increase torque and cycling efficiency. It provides a detailed analysis of the invention’s mechanics and its legal significance…
Compulsory License for “Not working”
This post discusses the legal grounds for granting compulsory licenses when patented drugs are not locally worked in India, as revealed through recent Form 27 compliance issues. It…
Man Tried To Patent Godly Powers!
Christopher Anthony Roller filed a US patent application for godly powers, seeking exclusive rights to their use and financial benefits. The USPTO rejected the claims on legal and…
Nature of Business and IP
The priority of intellectual property types varies with the nature of a business. For SMEs in India, a strategic approach to IP is crucial for success and resource…
Biodiversity law requirement of NBA Approval for Indian herbal companies
This article reviews the necessity of NBA approval for Indian herbal companies under the Biodiversity Act, especially after the Divya Pharmacy judgement. It outlines the legal framework governing…
From Dress Pin to Safety Pin
Inventive step or non-obviousness is essential for patentability and is illustrated here through the development of the Dress Pin and Safety Pin. This analysis objectively examines how improvements…
European Patent Office launches – Strategic Plan 2023, Interesting Inventions and more patent news
This bulletin provides a legal-analytical summary of patent news, including the European Patent Office Strategic Plan 2023 and Indian patent trends. It covers new inventions, industrial design statistics,…
The Progress and Value of Patents in India
Patents in India have gained importance as drivers of innovation and business value over the past decade. The Indian patent system, while still evolving, has improved in efficiency…