Summary
This post features presentations by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala delivered at the National Law School of India University, Bangalore, as part of his Patent Law course. The first presentation introduces the philosophy of patent law, exploring its social, economic, and utilitarian rationales, the tragedy of commons, and public interest considerations. It also describes the patent life cycle and is an updated version of an earlier presentation. The second presentation examines the five patentability requirements, using straightforward examples and analyses of the Chemtura and Allergin v. Sandoz cases to clarify key legal concepts. The materials reflect updated case studies and examples relevant to Indian patent law.
The two presentations embedded in this post were delivered by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala as part of his Patent Law course at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore.
Presentation 1: Introduction to Patent Law
The first presentation provides an overview of patent philosophy, covering the social, economic, and utilitarian rationales for patent protection. It introduces the tragedy of the commons dimension, the patent life cycle, and public interest aspects of patent law. This version is an updated edition of the 2013 presentation on the same subject.
Presentation 2: Patentability Requirements
The second presentation examines the five patentability requirements, discussing each with illustrative examples. Dr. Kankanala draws on the Chemtura case, decided by the IPAB, and the Allergin v. Sandoz case, decided by the federal circuit, to explain the concepts of motivation, reasonable likelihood of success, and unexpected result in the context of patentability analysis.
Disclaimer
This article is for general information and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult a qualified attorney before acting on any matter discussed here.