Preference for Collaborative and Open COVID Innovation and Creativity
The post explores the preference for collaborative and open innovation during the COVID-19 crisis, detailing the decline in IP filings and the shift away from IP exclusivity. It…
Compulsory Licensing
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Chapter II. 301 Report on Indian Patent System – Comprehending Apprehension or Apprehending Comprehension?
The 2014 Special 301 Report reviews India's patent system, focusing on Section 3d, compulsory licensing, and enforcement issues. This analysis sets the groundwork for deeper exploration of key…
Intellectual Property Protection for Computer Programs – Part IV
This post explores software patent protection in India, comparing it to copyright law and analysing the legal complexities involved. It provides an objective assessment of the scope, benefits,…
Chapter VI. Compulsory Licensing & Local Working – Comprehending Apprehending or Apprehending Comprehension?
This post examines compulsory licensing in India, with emphasis on the local working requirement and its interpretation under Indian patent law. It discusses the legal debates surrounding the…
Patent War: Is the US Arm-twisting India?
This post examines the ongoing India US patent dispute, focusing on TRIPS compliance and contentious issues in pharmaceutical and software patents. It analyses whether US pressure may result…
Statement of Working to Compulsory Licensing – Are We Missing Something?
This post discusses whether failing to file the statement of working under Indian patent law justifies the grant of a compulsory license. It objectively analyses statutory provisions and…
Revised Draft Guidelines for Examination of Patent Applications in the Pharma Industry
The revised draft guidelines for examining pharmaceutical patent applications in India aim to standardize practices and clarify legal provisions, particularly section 3(d). These guidelines reflect stakeholder input and…
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…
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…
Landmark 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…