Should Medical Methods Be Patented?
This post examines whether medical methods should be patentable, focusing on global legal frameworks, ethical debates, and policy implications. It analyses both the concerns and benefits of extending…
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Complications In Patenting Biotech Inventions: A Peek At US Law
This article explores the complications of patenting biotechnology inventions under US law, highlighting issues with current patentability standards. It proposes a balanced policy model to address both innovation…
The Indian Patent Office and Secrecy Directions
The post provides an analytical overview of secrecy directions by the Indian Patent Office under the Patents Act, 1970. It explains the process, legal provisions, and implications for…
Bilski’s Invention Falls, Business Methods Survive
The Supreme Court's Bilski decision clarified that business method patents are permissible under US law and not excluded by 35 USC 101. However, the Court declined to set…
Indian Patent Statistics, Interesting inventions, New IP initiative by Indian Defence Ministry,Virtual market place for IP in Karnataka, USPTO unveils 2018-2022 strategic plan and more
This article analyses the latest Indian patent statistics, recent inventions, and significant IP initiatives such as Mission RakshaGyan Shakti and Karnataka’s virtual IP marketplace. It also reviews international…
Patent Troll in India?
The post analyses whether the patent troll business model is viable in India, considering the legal requirements for working patents and enforcement hurdles. It highlights the key challenges…
Another Patent Granted Over Medicinal Value of Cow’s Urine
CSIR has obtained a US patent for a composition derived from cow’s urine, aimed at protecting and repairing DNA from oxidative damage. This development showcases the integration of…
Can a Method of Performing Yoga be Patented?
This post discusses whether methods of performing yoga can be patented in India, considering both legal and practical barriers. It highlights the interplay between traditional knowledge and patent…
IP in Everyday Life – Godrej Tribolt
This post analyses the IP notices on the Godrej Tribolt lock, focusing on its patent notice and compliance with Indian law. It also addresses challenges in accessing related…
IP in Everyday Life – Aircraft Seat Belts
The post examines the patent protection of aircraft seat belts, focusing on Am-safe Inc’s innovation in webbing adjusters. It highlights the significance of such patents in passenger safety…