Patent Exhaustion in India
Patent exhaustion in India limits a patent holder’s rights after the first authorized sale of a product, especially regarding parallel imports. The legal interpretation of authorization is crucial…
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Indian Patent Statistics, Interesting inventions, Patent grants double in India, Samsung, Tivo, Nokia, Oppo sign patent licensing agreement, Apple and Qualcomm trial date set and more
This post examines recent trends in Indian patent statistics, notable inventions, and major licensing agreements. It also covers significant disputes and international updates, providing a structured and factual…
Indian Herbal Viagra Receives Patent Grant
Kunnath Pharmaceuticals' Musli Power Xtra, known as 'Indian Herbal Viagra', has been granted a patent for its ayurvedic formulation targeting sexual dysfunction. The patent highlights developments in India's…
Financial Assistance from Technology Development Board (TDB) for Industrial Concerns for the Development of Indigenous Technologies
The Technology Development Board extends financial assistance to eligible Indian enterprises for developing and commercializing indigenous technologies. This post outlines eligibility, application guidelines, and key features of TDB…
Patentability of scientific principles and natural relationships in the light of Laboratory Corp. v Metabolite
This article analyses the legal boundaries for patenting scientific principles and natural relationships, with a focus on the Laboratory Corp v Metabolite case. It explores US Supreme Court…
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…
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…