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Morality and Patentability of Sexual Inventions

The Indian Patent Office often raises morality objections to sexual inventions, particularly in the context of devices and aids. This post analyses such objections, the legal framework under Section 3(b), and the shift towards constitutional morality post the Supreme Court’s 377 judgment. It highlights the need for consistent and rights-based evaluation in patentability decisions.

Patent Prosecution strategy, Interesting Designs, Patent Agent Examination 2018, GNLU patent course, Amazon’s cage patent and more

This weekly update reviews Indian patent prosecution strategies, statistics, and design registrations, along with key legal news including the Patent Agent Examination 2018 extension and GNLU’s upcoming course. It also discusses international matters such as Amazon’s controversial cage patent and the launch of ARIPO’s IP database.

Intellectual Property and Yoga Massage

The post explores how intellectual property law applies to creative yoga massage techniques, with insights from practitioners and a review of relevant patent filings. It highlights the limited pursuit of patents in this field despite significant innovation.

Interesting inventions, Low IP awareness in India says study, Facebook v. Blackberry, Blackberry’s patents invalidated and more.

This weekly update reviews Indian patent statistics, new inventions, and major legal developments including Facebook’s suit against BlackBerry and the invalidation of BlackBerry patents. The post also highlights a study exposing low intellectual property awareness in India and summarizes key patent-related news.

THE CONSENSUAL IS NO LONGER CRIMINAL

The Supreme Court’s 2018 verdict striking down parts of Section 377 IPC marked a pivotal moment for LGBT rights and privacy law in India. This article examines the judgment’s impact on constitutional rights, legal reasoning, and the evolution of Indian law regarding consensual adult relationships.

VOLUNTARY CENSORSHIP BY NETFLIX, PETITION AGAINST NON-VOLUNTARY LICENSES PROVISIONS OF COPYRIGHT LAW, IP ADDRESS INSUFFICIENT FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT, HARRY POTTER HOME FURNISHING AND MORE

This post covers recent developments in copyright law, focusing on voluntary censorship by streaming platforms, legal challenges to compulsory licenses, and court rulings on infringement. It also examines merchandising trends and industry collaborations, providing a comprehensive legal overview.

Design as a Trademark?, Bumblebee Dispute Settled, Kodaikanal Hill Garlic GI and other news

The post examines current trends in trademark law India, highlighting recent statistics, legal rulings, and major trademark disputes. It also discusses new licensing agreements and the application for GI status for Kodaikanal Hill Garlic, offering a clear legal analysis.

Searching for Patents on Indian Patent Database (InPASS)

This article examines the Indian Patent Database InPASS, detailing its search features, practical limitations, and strategies for effective patent searching. While InPASS may have some constraints, it remains the primary resource for reliable Indian patent information.

SALIENT FEATURES OF PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2018 (INDIA) – PART 5

The post provides an analytical overview of the Personal Data Protection Bill 2018, focusing on its data localization rules and broad exemptions to compliance. It highlights the main obligations for data fiduciaries and the significant carve-outs provided under Indian law.

SALIENT FEATURES OF PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2018 (INDIA) – PART 4

This post examines the data localization mandates and exemptions under the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018. It provides a structured legal analysis of data transfer provisions and the various exemptions applicable to specific entities and activities.