The post discusses the persistent ambiguity in the legal criteria for determining obviousness in patent matters. It assesses recent judicial trends and the impact of landmark cases like KSR v Teleflex, noting the continued subjectivity in evaluating inventive step in India.
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The UK’s new copyright regulation enables personal copying of legally bought music, but the music industry is challenging it over compensation concerns. The regulation’s compliance with EU law and its impact on rights holders remain under judicial review.
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Read more about Intellectual Property: EVENT- Global Pharma IP ForumLouisiana State University to Double Investment for Moving Innovation to Market
Louisiana State University has strengthened its commitment to technology transfer by doubling investment in the LIFT2 Fund. This initiative supports faculty innovations, facilitating the movement of research from laboratory to market with sustained funding and strategic programs.
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The new Intellectual Property Rights policy in India seeks to make patent filing more accessible to Indian innovators. The policy highlights the need for legal reforms and targeted initiatives to boost innovation and patent activity in the country.
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The USPTO’s PTAB has invalidated True Position Inc.’s device locator patent 7,783,299 on grounds of anticipation and obviousness based on prior art. Polaris Wireless successfully challenged the patent’s validity, highlighting the significance of robust prior art analysis in US patent law.
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Samsung’s reported interest in acquiring Blackberry highlights the value of Blackberry’s patent portfolio and strategic assets. The potential deal faces regulatory scrutiny in Canada and could impact competition in the smartphone industry.
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Online piracy, particularly of movies, was a key topic during the India-US CEO Forum, reflecting its impact on the entertainment industry. Leaders from both countries recognised the urgent need for stronger legal measures against piracy in India.
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Xiaomi’s patent dispute in India with Ericsson led to a temporary sales ban, but Qualcomm-powered devices can still be sold. The company assures that ongoing legal challenges will not affect the pricing of its smartphones in India. Xiaomi remains committed to launching competitively priced products while enhancing its risk management strategies.
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[slideshare id=43993936&doc=pptdataprotectionfinal3-150128075427-conversion-gate01] The presentation given herein was delivered by Kalyan at Bosch, India on Data Privacy Day, January 28, 2015. The presentation gives an insight...
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