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MUCOSOLVIN confusingly similar to MUCOSOLVAN

The Delhi High Court addressed the trademark dispute between MUCOSOLVIN and MUCOSOLVAN, focusing on their deceptive similarity and consumer confusion. The judgment provides key insights into trademark protection in the pharmaceutical sector.

Conclusion post: Ideas, Concepts, Scripts & Stories – Protecting Ideas…

This post concludes the series on protecting creative concepts in India’s entertainment industry. It examines key legal cases affirming that breaches of confidentiality in sharing ideas are actionable under Indian law.

Indian IP Laws to Protect Traditional Culture and Folklore

This post examines the complexities of using Indian IP laws to protect traditional culture and folklore. It offers a structured legal analysis of policy options and the balance between preservation and creativity, highlighting the roles of both IP and non-IP frameworks.

Cross-Border Patent Protection

Patent protection is territorial, so applicants must file in each country where rights are needed. This post outlines routes for cross-border patent protection, including direct filing, Paris Convention, and PCT processes, with a focus on legal requirements and cost considerations.

The Right Time and Means to Publish a Patent Application

This article discusses the legal timeline and methods for publishing a patent application in India. It covers statutory requirements, exceptions, early publication, and the implications for applicants and third parties.

“Children, Don’t Just Invent, File Patents!”

The post celebrates Children’s Day by showcasing Sydney Dittman, a young inventor who patented an aid for disabled individuals. It emphasises the value of patenting children’s inventions and explains the legal aspects of her patented device.

Reverse Engineering is Legitimated by Reason: Sega v. Accolade

This post examines Sega v Accolade, a pivotal case on reverse engineering and copyright law. It discusses how courts balanced fair use with copyright protection, highlighting the rationale legitimating intermediate copying for functional understanding.

Batmobile – Supercar or Character?

The Batmobile copyright case explores whether this iconic vehicle is protectable as a character under US law. The dispute between DC Comics and Mark Towle highlights the intersection of copyright protection and utilitarian design in intellectual property law.

Patently Asia – A Drug War!

This post analyses Japanese patents on kratom-derived painkillers and their roots in Southeast Asian traditional medicine. It raises questions on innovation, intellectual property, and the absence of benefit sharing with traditional knowledge holders.

Wacky Patents 2 – Ouija Board

The post examines the patent history of the Ouija board, focusing on US Patent 446054 and its unique route to registration. It provides a factual, legal perspective on how the invention was defined and received in the late nineteenth century.