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Should Medical Methods Be Patented?

This post examines whether medical methods should be patentable, focusing on global legal frameworks, ethical debates, and policy implications. It analyses both the concerns and benefits of extending patent protection to medical methods, particularly in India, and suggests balanced policy solutions.

Can a Method of Performing Yoga be Patented?

This post discusses whether methods of performing yoga can be patented in India, considering both legal and practical barriers. It highlights the interplay between traditional knowledge and patent law, with reference to recent efforts by CSIR and specific patent examples.

Is a Method of Massaging Patentable subject matter?

The post analyses whether massage methods can be patented in India, highlighting the distinction between non-medical and medical methods under Section 3(i) of the Patents Act. It references UK practice and suggests the Indian Patent Office may follow similar standards in the absence of direct precedents.