Intellectual property serves as a strategic tool for Indian businesses when integrated thoughtfully into their overall plans. This article provides a stepwise approach to recognising and utilising IP, while highlighting that its true value depends on the company’s context and goals.
Read more about Relevance of IP to BusinessBasic IP Practices for SMEs
This article discusses the basic intellectual property practices every SME should adopt to maximise business potential. It stresses the importance of IP awareness and provides useful resources for Indian SMEs. The next edition will address integrating IP protection with business strategy.
Read more about Basic IP Practices for SMEsTrademarking the Name of God? – Part 1
This post explores the legal issues around trademarking the name of God in India. It analyses the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and discusses the implications for religious symbols and public domain names.
Read more about Trademarking the Name of God? – Part 1Strategy to Patent Jamun
This article explores the strategy behind patenting Jamun-based ayurvedic compositions under Indian law. It critically assesses traditional knowledge exclusions and the requirements for novelty in patent claims.
Read more about Strategy to Patent JamunThey Are All Honourable Men
The post examines gaps in IP management practices among Indian professionals, noting that most have specialized but fragmented knowledge. It urges a shift towards integrated IP strategies aligned with business goals.
Read more about They Are All Honourable MenHarmonious Construction Can Ignore the Term Clause
This post discusses a Delhi High Court case on copyright infringement involving film music rights and the principle of harmonious construction in contract law. The Court’s decision highlights the importance of interpreting agreements in their entirety when resolving intellectual property disputes.
Read more about Harmonious Construction Can Ignore the Term ClausePart III: Descriptive Marks
This post discusses the circumstances under which descriptive trademarks can be protected in the EU, focusing on acquired distinctiveness and fair use provisions. It provides an analytical comparison with Indian and EU trademark law and sets the stage for the concluding discussion on Indian law.
Read more about Part III: Descriptive MarksTrademarking the Name of God? Huh! – Part 3
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.
Read more about Trademarking the Name of God? Huh! – Part 3Invention that Revolutionized the Industrial Revolution!
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.
Read more about Invention that Revolutionized the Industrial Revolution!Patentability of Higher Life Forms
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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