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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This bulletin presents key updates in Indian patent statistics, including a 50 percent decrease in backlog and recent policy changes. It also covers new IPR educational opportunities, international legal disputes, and ongoing support for farmer rights in India.
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This post explores the legal recognition and registration of sound trademarks, using the example of MGM’s lion roar in Canada. It presents an objective analysis of the requirements and implications for sound mark protection in modern trademark law.
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The USPTO has published final rules for administrative trials under the America Invents Act. These rules detail the procedures for inter partes review, post-grant review, and business method patent review, aiming to streamline patent challenges and enhance system efficiency.
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