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Making a Mark – Framing Strategy for India

This article discusses trademark strategy in India, with a focus on attaining and protecting famous trademark status. It analyses the criteria for fame and the legal risks of genericization, offering structured guidance for brand protection.

India and Right of Publicity

The right of publicity in India allows individuals to control the commercial use of their identity, drawing a line between property and privacy rights. Indian law on this subject is still developing, requiring a broader approach for greater commercial value.

‘Gene Sequences’ Not Copyright Worthy!

The Delhi High Court held that gene sequences cannot be protected as copyright or confidential information under Indian law. The Court highlighted the need for originality and distinguished gene sequences from computer programs, referencing relevant statutes for clarity.

Happy Feet – Useful Invention

This post discusses Guadalupe Olvera’s patented foot drying device designed for diabetic patients, highlighting her inventive process and legal challenges. The article offers insights into patent law and the significance of healthcare innovations.

Online Piracy: A Convenient Crime

The post examines how the shutdown of Megaupload highlights the convenience and widespread appeal of online piracy. It analyses motivations behind digital piracy and suggests legal and technological strategies to address the issue.

The IP Story of Small Enterprises in India

The post critically analyses the IP challenges faced by small enterprises in India. It discusses the limitations of current awareness and support systems, and the resulting business impact of inadequate IP strategies.

Bell Helicopter v. Eurocopter

The Bell Helicopter v. Eurocopter case addresses allegations of helicopter landing gear patent infringement in Canada. The court’s decision clarified patent validity, infringement, and the future use of Bell’s landing gear technology.

Value of IP for Small and Medium Enterprises

This article examines how intellectual property can provide competitive and financial advantages for Indian SMEs. It outlines key benefits, risk considerations, and the importance of building a quality IP portfolio to enhance business value.

Apple and Qualcomm settle all patent disputes, World IP Day events, BRICS IP heads meet in South Africa, Kerala Agricultural University to receive National IP Award 2019 and more

The weekly Indian patent news reviews include the Apple and Qualcomm patent settlement, World IP Day celebrations, and the BRICS IP heads meeting. Kerala Agricultural University’s recognition with the National IP Award is also featured along with recent patent statistics and updates.

WIPO India Summer School, IP Innovation Gallery opening soon, IPR workshops, Mega patent infringement lawsuit against Apple, patent research grants and more

This week’s post reviews Indian patent statistics, the WIPO India Summer School, and IP Innovation Gallery news. It also covers the SEVEN Networks patent lawsuit against Apple and EPO research grant opportunities. The analysis offers structured, factual updates from leading patent attorneys.