Intellectual Property Rights

Salient Features of the National IPR Policy – Part 2

This post explores the seven key objectives of the National IPR Policy of India, focusing on awareness, administration, commercialization, enforcement, and human capital development. It provides a structured analysis of the policy’s salient legal and institutional features.

Salient Features of the National IPR Policy – Part 1

This post reviews the objectives of the National IPR Policy 2016, highlighting its approach to strengthening intellectual property rights in India. It outlines key policy aims, including awareness, legal framework, and commercialization, in a structured and factual manner.

Make in India and the untapped potential of Geographical Indications

Geographical indications offer untapped potential for Make in India by fostering local brand identity and economic growth. Strengthening quality control and eCommerce initiatives could further enhance the impact of GIs within the Indian intellectual property framework.

IPR and Access to Affordable Medicines: How affordable are We?

This post examines the complex interaction between intellectual property rights and access to affordable medicines in India. It provides a legal analysis of policy challenges and judicial decisions, highlighting the ongoing balance between innovation and public access to healthcare.

McDonald’s wins and is “lovin’ it”

McDonald’s has prevailed in its opposition to Supermac’s trademark application before the EU office, citing potential consumer confusion. The ruling restricts Supermac from using its brand name for fast food services in the EU but allows use for other products, with an option to appeal.

Talk On Public Policy for Grassroots Frugal Innovations at IIMB

Prof Anil K Gupta delivered a seminar at IIM Bangalore on public policy for grassroots frugal innovations, highlighting the need for recognition, intellectual property protection, and sustainable progress. He shared insights from his extensive work with innovators and stressed nurturing creativity in society.

‘Affordability, Availability, Accessibility of medicines’

The post examines key outcomes from a national conference on access to medicines in India, with a focus on pharmaceutical pricing, IPR, and related policy challenges. It analyses expert perspectives on affordable medicine, patent law, and healthcare systems in an Indian context.

Extension of Waiver for Pharma Patents until 2033 A.D.

The WTO has extended the waiver on pharmaceutical patent enforcement for least developed countries until 2033. This move ensures continued access to affordable generics from India and highlights the ongoing tension between patient access and patent rights.

Social Media and Intellectual Property (IP): Part I- Protection and Ownership

The post explores intellectual property protection and ownership on social media, analysing how legal principles apply to content created online. It provides insights into copyright, trademark, and patent protection for social media activities, with a focus on the Indian legal framework.

Essential Agreements for every Movie Producer

This post discusses the crucial agreements every Indian movie producer must execute to secure intellectual property rights and ensure legal protection for films. It provides a structured overview of contracts with directors, writers, composers, and others involved in film production.