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…
Indian Patent Law
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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…
Assessing Patent Risks in India
This post examines the essential steps for assessing patent risks in India, focusing on infringement analysis and the tests for equivalence. It also considers the relevance of exemptions…
Patent Infringement Analysis or FTO Analysis in India – Challenges
The post analyses the unique challenges of patent infringement and FTO analysis in India, particularly due to limited online patent data. It highlights the risks involved and the…
Temporary Injunction Cases
This post examines two landmark Indian cases where courts declined temporary injunctions in patent infringement suits. The judgments clarify the principles guiding interim relief, including the need for…
Temporary Injunction: Mariappan Vs. A.R. Safiullah
This post analyses the Mariappan vs AR Safiullah case on temporary injunctions in Indian patent disputes. The court scrutinised inventive step and the requirements for interim relief, ultimately…
Temporary Injunction: J. Mitra Vs. Kesar Medicaments
In J. Mitra Vs. Kesar Medicaments, the Court examined criteria for granting a temporary injunction in a patent infringement suit. The analysis considered patent validity, infringement, and the…