The Wright brothers’ patent on lateral roll control shaped early aviation innovation and led to major legal disputes. Their enforcement efforts affected US aircraft development, prompting industry-wide changes and the eventual formation of a cross-licensing pool.
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This post discusses the Delhi High Court’s analysis of trademark rights in numerals in the liquor industry, focusing on the Carlsberg India v. Radico Khaitan case. The judgment clarifies the scope of exclusivity over numerical trademarks and trade dress.
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This post analyses the threatened co-existence of breeders rights and patent rights in plant innovation law. It discusses the lack of breeders exemption in patent law and the resulting challenges for researchers and breeders. Legal and practical solutions are evaluated within the Indian and international context.
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This post examines whether Coca Cola’s formulation remains a protected trade secret in light of recent disclosure claims. It objectively analyses the reported recipe leak and its possible implications for Coca Cola’s intellectual property rights.
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The Myriad Genetics case examines whether isolated gene sequences are patentable or considered products of nature under US law. The Supreme Court ruled that while gDNA is not patentable, cDNA may be, marking a significant development in genetic patentability.
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This post explores evergreening in pharmaceutical patents and how Section 3d of the Indian Patent Act limits patentability for incremental inventions. It discusses the implications for innovation, generic competition, and the evolving legal landscape in India.
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This post analyses the public use exemption for patentability through two contrasting US Supreme Court decisions. It highlights how factual circumstances and the presence of experimental use shape the outcomes in patent law.
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This bulletin details key trademark infringement cases, Indian trademark statistics, and KFC’s franchising activities. It also covers Indori Poha’s potential GI registration and recent brand licensing updates, providing clear legal analysis for IP stakeholders.
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Section 8 of the Indian Patents Act mandates full disclosure of foreign patent filings by applicants. Failing to comply may result in opposition or patent revocation. This post provides a comparative legal analysis and discusses the consequences of non-disclosure.
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The Supreme Court’s Novartis judgment clarified Section 3d and its application to pharmaceutical patents in India. It emphasised the need for enhanced therapeutic efficacy and outlined critical standards for patentability, impacting future patent filings.
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