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BananaIP has been selected as the strategic IP partner for “Eureka”, the prestigious international business plan competition conducted by IIT Bombay. BananaIP will be responsible...
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RPX Corp. is acquiring around 4,000 patents from Apple’s Rockstar Consortium for US$ 900 million, effectively ending several major patent lawsuits. This deal highlights a move from litigation to licensing in managing high-value technology patents.
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The UK Copyright Law now permits parodies and similar works under fair dealing, but judges decide if the work qualifies based on its humorous effect. This post analyses the legal framework and the continuing protection against defamation.
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Astrazeneca has brought a patent infringement case against Aurobindo Pharma over an ANDA filing for Onglyza’s generic version in the US. The dispute centres on the alleged infringement of Saxagliptin hydrochloride patents before their expiry.
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LSU’s LIFT Fund offers competitive support for faculty to transfer innovation from research to market. The initiative strengthens technology commercialization by funding promising university projects and bridging the gap between development and market readiness.
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Google News has closed operations in Spain after a new copyright law required licensing fees for news publishers. Spanish publishers now face significant challenges, and the stricter legal framework prevents them from waiving these fees, impacting digital news distribution.
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The post explores recent changes to copyright law in the UK, particularly the private copying exception and its legal challenges. It provides an objective overview of industry concerns and government responses, highlighting the evolving nature of copyright regulation.
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Flickr’s Wall Art service faced backlash for selling Creative Commons licensed images without paying photographers. In response, Flickr removed the images and issued refunds, aiming to address licensing concerns and community expectations.
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This post discusses whether LinkedIn connections can be classified as trade secrets in employer-employee disputes. It explores key legal factors and the potential implications for Indian law.
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