Patent protection is territorial, so applicants must file in each country where rights are needed. This post outlines routes for cross-border patent protection, including direct filing, Paris Convention, and PCT processes, with a focus on legal requirements and cost considerations.
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The latest bulletin reviews Indian and global trademark news, focusing on statistics, legal rulings, and new trademark filings. Notable updates include court decisions, brand licensing initiatives, and the grant of a GI tag to Marayur Jaggery.
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This article discusses the legal timeline and methods for publishing a patent application in India. It covers statutory requirements, exceptions, early publication, and the implications for applicants and third parties.
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The IPAB set aside a patent rejection after finding that Ericsson was denied a proper opportunity to be heard. The decision reaffirms that natural justice is central to patent proceedings and applicants’ rights cannot be overlooked.
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The post celebrates Children’s Day by showcasing Sydney Dittman, a young inventor who patented an aid for disabled individuals. It emphasises the value of patenting children’s inventions and explains the legal aspects of her patented device.
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This post examines Sega v Accolade, a pivotal case on reverse engineering and copyright law. It discusses how courts balanced fair use with copyright protection, highlighting the rationale legitimating intermediate copying for functional understanding.
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The Batmobile copyright case explores whether this iconic vehicle is protectable as a character under US law. The dispute between DC Comics and Mark Towle highlights the intersection of copyright protection and utilitarian design in intellectual property law.
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This post examines the ongoing India US patent dispute, focusing on TRIPS compliance and contentious issues in pharmaceutical and software patents. It analyses whether US pressure may result in sanctions or further negotiations under international norms.
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This post analyses Japanese patents on kratom-derived painkillers and their roots in Southeast Asian traditional medicine. It raises questions on innovation, intellectual property, and the absence of benefit sharing with traditional knowledge holders.
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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 how the invention was defined and received in the late nineteenth century.
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