Intellectual Property and Licensing – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at IIM – Bangalore

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MUMBAI UNIVERSITY’S ANTI-PLAGIARISM GUIDELINES, MUSIC MODERNISATION ACT, EROS PARTNERS WITH IQIYI, SPOTIFY TO LAUNCH IN MIDDLE EAST AND MORE

This article presents major updates in copyright and entertainment law, including new guidelines on plagiarism at Mumbai University and international legislative changes. It also examines notable industry partnerships and provides practical copyright advice for creators.

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Samsung Patent Dispute, Interesting Inventions, International Conference on IPR, No Bt Cotton in India and more

This weekly update covers the latest in Indian and international patent news, including the Samsung patent dispute, inventive filings, and IPR conference details. It also discusses recent trends in Indian patent statistics and developments in Bt cotton technology.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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