The Indian Patent Office has implemented significant upgrades to its electronic patent filing system, incorporating broader e-filing capabilities and changes under the Patents Amendment Rules 2014. These amendments affect processes for assignments, certified copies, and administrative requests, enhancing efficiency for stakeholders.
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Dr. Kalyan Kankanala examines fundamental aspects of intellectual property and licensing, emphasising practical and legal nuances. The presentation highlights various IP types and focuses on music licensing as an illustrative example.
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Dr Kalyan Kankanala’s IIMB presentation provides structured insights into the fundamentals and processes of intellectual property licensing. Key steps, agreement clauses, and sectoral comparisons are discussed to highlight the legal and practical complexities of IP licensing.
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This post objectively examines the patent process in India, covering filing, examination, and grant procedures with an emphasis on compliance and deadlines. It serves as a concise guide to the lifecycle of patents under Indian law.
Read more about Working of the Patent Process: A PresentationAn Overview of Music Licensing – Part 1
This article examines the fundamentals of music licensing in India, highlighting the function of collective management organizations and copyright societies. It provides insight into licensing mechanisms and royalty collection for public performances.
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This presentation gives an overview of the patent and introduces students to the patent life cycle. It also delves briefly into justifications for patent protection....
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This presentation gives an overview of the value of IP for businesses, especially SMEs. The presentation was delivered for the plastics and machine tools industry...
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The Novartis case established a strict test for therapeutic efficacy under Section 3(d) of the Indian Patents Act, influencing the patentability of genetic inventions. This post examines the impact on gene sequence patents and the ongoing legal debate regarding their compliance with Indian patent law.
Read more about The 3D Effect of Novartis Case on Genetic InventionsLaws of Nature / State of Art Interface
This post explores how the laws of nature exclusion shapes patent eligibility, especially in biotechnology. It discusses key judicial decisions and the impact of state of the art on the scope of this legal doctrine.
Read more about Laws of Nature / State of Art Interface‘Fair Use’ – Professors versus Publishers
A US court recently ruled in favour of Georgia State University professors in a copyright case, affirming fair use for educational purposes. This landmark decision highlights the balance between reducing educational costs and protecting publishers’ rights.
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