Idea Expression Dichotomy
This post discusses the legal concept of idea expression dichotomy, highlighting how copyright distinguishes between ideas and their unique expression. It offers an analytical overview of the evolution…
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Trans-border Reputation of Well Known Marks – Part IV
The post provides an analytical overview of transborder reputation for trademarks in India, discussing legal requirements and court approaches. It highlights the evidentiary standards foreign entities must meet…
Is Reporting Leaked & Copyright-Protected Material Equal to Contributory Infringement?
The post analyses the legal question of whether reporting leaked and copyright-protected material constitutes contributory copyright infringement. Through the lens of the Tarantino v Gawker case, it discusses…
Patentability of Laws of Nature
This post analyses the Mayo v Prometheus case and its impact on the patentability of laws of nature in the US. It explains the judicial reasoning that established…
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…
Non-Obviousness and the Trilogy
This post examines the Supreme Court’s non-obviousness trilogy and its interpretation of Section 103 in US patent law. Key concepts such as prior art and the standard of…
Can there be a Patent for a Method of Patent Trolling?
This post explores whether patent trolling itself can be patented, focusing on a recent USPTO application. It provides a structured legal analysis of the patentability of business methods…
Crossing the Rubicon: A Fork in the Road – Go Right or Left?
The Supreme Court has clarified that parties cannot pursue both revocation and counter claim remedies simultaneously for the same patent under Indian law. This decision aims to prevent…
Salient Features of the Copyright Amendment Bill 2012 and its Impact on Entertainment Industry
The Copyright Amendment Bill 2012 brings notable changes to Indian copyright law, impacting authors, performers, and producers in the entertainment sector. This analysis examines the Bill’s main provisions…
Man Tried To Patent Godly Powers!
Christopher Anthony Roller filed a US patent application for godly powers, seeking exclusive rights to their use and financial benefits. The USPTO rejected the claims on legal and…