In this week’s patent news and updates - Supreme Court restores order extending time limits indefinitely; Supreme Court asks Government why it is not invoking...
Read more about Supreme Court restores order extending time limits indefinitely, asks why Government is not invoking compulsory licensing provisions and moreTag: Compulsory Licensing
Intellectual Property, Accessibility and Public health
On the 30th of July 2020, the international organizations - WIPO, WTO and WHO jointly published a study report titled "Promoting access to medical technologies...
Read more about Intellectual Property, Accessibility and Public healthChapter VI. Compulsory Licensing & Local Working – Comprehending Apprehending or Apprehending Comprehension?
This post was first published on 4th July, 2014. Compulsory Licenses are licenses granted by the government or the patent office, irrespective of whether the...
Read more about Chapter VI. Compulsory Licensing & Local Working – Comprehending Apprehending or Apprehending Comprehension?Should Medical Methods Be Patented?
This post examines whether medical methods should be patentable, focusing on global legal frameworks, ethical debates, and policy implications. It analyses both the concerns and benefits of extending patent protection to medical methods, particularly in India, and suggests balanced policy solutions.
Read more about Should Medical Methods Be Patented?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.
Read more about VOLUNTARY CENSORSHIP BY NETFLIX, PETITION AGAINST NON-VOLUNTARY LICENSES PROVISIONS OF COPYRIGHT LAW, IP ADDRESS INSUFFICIENT FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT, HARRY POTTER HOME FURNISHING AND MORELandmark cases, Amazon’s interesting patent, Apple and Qualcomm dispute.
This update reviews key patent law developments in India and globally, including Amazon’s new drone patent and the Apple-Qualcomm dispute. Landmark cases and industry news are analysed for clarity and factual accuracy.
Read more about Landmark cases, Amazon’s interesting patent, Apple and Qualcomm dispute.First Amendment to WTO comes into force
The first amendment to the WTO TRIPS Agreement permits compulsory licensing for pharmaceutical exports to countries lacking manufacturing capacity. India implemented this provision through Section 92A of its Patents Act, reinforcing its commitment to global public health.
Read more about First Amendment to WTO comes into forcePatent News
This weekly review examines key recent events in Indian patent news, including government initiatives in 5G technology and India’s position at the US trade forum. The analysis highlights ongoing trends in patent filings and the need to encourage domestic innovation.
Read more about Patent NewsSipping on IP
Sipping on IP by BananaIP is an open forum for discussing diverse intellectual property topics, from industrial design to cybersquatting. Participants share insights, legal updates, and practical knowledge in a collegial environment.
Read more about Sipping on IP‘Affordability, Availability, Accessibility of medicines’
The post examines key outcomes from a national conference on access to medicines in India, with a focus on pharmaceutical pricing, IPR, and related policy challenges. It analyses expert perspectives on affordable medicine, patent law, and healthcare systems in an Indian context.
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