Mitigating Patent Risks
This post examines key strategies for mitigating patent risks in India, focusing on design around, licensing, and invalidation. It provides legal analysis and practical examples for businesses facing…
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Patent Exhaustion in India
Patent exhaustion in India limits a patent holder’s rights after the first authorized sale of a product, especially regarding parallel imports. The legal interpretation of authorization is crucial…
Indian Herbal Viagra Receives Patent Grant
Kunnath Pharmaceuticals' Musli Power Xtra, known as 'Indian Herbal Viagra', has been granted a patent for its ayurvedic formulation targeting sexual dysfunction. The patent highlights developments in India's…
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 Troll in India?
The post analyses whether the patent troll business model is viable in India, considering the legal requirements for working patents and enforcement hurdles. It highlights the key challenges…
Can a Method of Performing Yoga be Patented?
This post discusses whether methods of performing yoga can be patented in India, considering both legal and practical barriers. It highlights the interplay between traditional knowledge and patent…
IP in Everyday Life – Godrej Tribolt
This post analyses the IP notices on the Godrej Tribolt lock, focusing on its patent notice and compliance with Indian law. It also addresses challenges in accessing related…
Claiming with a Purpose, with the Blessings of the Inventor
The post examines the critical role of purpose-driven patent claims and stresses the need for inventor participation in the patent protection process. Effective collaboration ensures claims are commercially…
Something More About Swiss Type Claims
This post explores the rationale, development and eventual redundancy of Swiss type claims in patent law. It analyses legal changes in Europe and India regarding second medical use,…
How Can We Encourage Inventors to Invent?
This post discusses the essential incentives that motivate inventors, including recognition, supportive work environments, personnel policies, and financial rewards. It emphasises the importance of a balanced, well-designed mechanism…