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Will Intellectual Property Still Matter in 2034?

The Pathfinders 2034 report looks ahead to two possible futures for intellectual property — one fragmented and dominated by AI at the cost of human creativity, and another connected, inclusive, and balanced. While it sets out clear action points for governments, it rests on two untested assumptions: that IP drives innovation and creativity, and that it must remain central, merely adapting to new technologies. Without asking whether IP truly encourages human ingenuity in an AI driven world, or recognising its costs to access, public welfare, and follow on work, the vision risks repeating old mistakes. What is needed is a balanced, evidence based view that serves creativity, innovation, and the public good together.

Draft rules on Patents and designs published by IPO; Amazon faces patent infringement suit and other news

The Indian Patent Office has published draft amendments to patent and design rules for public input, with a focus on startups and procedural updates. This bulletin also covers a patent infringement suit against Amazon and key developments in both Indian and international IP policy.

Salient Features of the Indian Bayh Dole Act

The Indian Bayh Dole Act proposes a comprehensive framework for managing public funded intellectual property in research institutions. It aims to incentivise innovation, clarify IP ownership, and establish robust compliance mechanisms for government-funded research.

Second Annual Roundtable on Innovation, Intellectual Property and Competition, hosted by Centre for Innovation, Intellectual Property and Competition (CIIPC), National Law University, Delhi Venue: Taj Westend, Bangalore

The CIIPC Second Annual Roundtable in Bangalore assembled leading voices to discuss innovation, intellectual property, and competition law in India. Sessions focused on policy, legal developments, and industry perspectives, highlighting key issues in patent, copyright, and competition law.