This post analyses Indian legal cases on trademarking the name of God, particularly focusing on Attukal Bhagavathy Temple’s trademark registrations. It examines ongoing legal debates about the commercial use of religious symbols and unresolved issues in Indian trademark law.
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James Watt’s steam engine invention significantly enhanced efficiency during the Industrial Revolution. By securing a patent and enforcing his rights, Watt contributed both to technological advancement and the evolution of patent law.
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The Canadian Supreme Court’s decision in the Harvard oncomouse case established that higher life forms are not patentable subject matter under Canadian law. While process claims were accepted, product claims for the transgenic mouse were rejected, setting a key precedent in biotechnology patents.
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Section 31D of the Copyright Amendment Act, 2012, provides statutory licensing for broadcasting published literary and musical works in India. The post clarifies that this provision mainly applies to radio, with limited scope for television broadcasters, and excludes synchronization licenses.
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This post explores whether patent trolling itself can be patented, focusing on a recent USPTO application. It provides a structured legal analysis of the patentability of business methods and the implications for intellectual property law.
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Vinay Mehta’s VENTiT pizza box revolutionises food packaging by addressing the common problem of soggy pizza. Through patented ventilation technology, Mehta’s design ensures crisp delivery and has gained international recognition.
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This article analyses the growth of licensing and merchandising in India, highlighting trends in intellectual property, movie, and celebrity merchandise. It further explores market drivers and outlines the legal risks involved, to be discussed in subsequent posts.
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This post provides a structured analysis of works made for hire under Indian copyright law, especially in film production. It examines Section 17, the 2012 amendment, and emerging questions on authors’ rights and producer ownership.
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This post reviews an IPAB decision on whether combining known elements in switch gears meets the inventive step requirement in Indian patent law. The case clarifies the threshold for patentability in combination inventions.
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The Supreme Court has clarified that parties cannot pursue both revocation and counter claim remedies simultaneously for the same patent under Indian law. This decision aims to prevent multiple proceedings on identical issues before different forums.
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