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Tag: European Court of Justice

Patent: Stem Cell Patent Debate Never Dies

Author: Dr. Kalyan Kankanala
August 5, 2019
Intellectual Property, Patents

This post examines the legal and ethical debate over stem cell patents, contrasting recent European developments with the Indian approach. The analysis highlights the lack of statutory restrictions in India and anticipates future judicial scrutiny of embryonic stem cell patents.

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Rubik’s Cube loses EU trademark battle

Author: Intellepedia
November 18, 2016
Intellectual Property, Trademarks

The European Court of Justice has annulled the EU trademark on Rubik’s Cube, stating its shape does not warrant trademark protection. This decision clarifies the boundary between technical solutions and trademarks in European intellectual property law.

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ECJ Stems “Stem Cell” Patents

Author: Intellepedia
October 26, 2011
Intellectual Property, Patents

The ECJ has held that patents involving embryonic stem cells requiring destruction of human embryos are unpatentable in Europe. This post examines the legal and ethical reasoning behind the ruling and its implications for biotechnological innovation and patent law.

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