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Indian Patent Statistics, Interesting inventions, IP counterfeiting, International patent news and more

The post details weekly Indian patent statistics, major patent grants, and unique inventions. It also analyses recent IP legal events and significant international patent news, reflecting a structured and factual perspective.

Shielding Patent Attacks – A Peek at Patent Defenses in India

This post explores the main defenses to patent infringement under Indian law, including research, Bolar exemption, government use, and parallel imports. It offers a structured analysis of how these defenses operate within the Indian legal framework.

Patent Exhaustion in India

Patent exhaustion in India limits a patent holder’s rights after the first authorized sale of a product, especially regarding parallel imports. The legal interpretation of authorization is crucial in balancing public and patent holder interests under Indian patent law.

Patent Troll in India?

The post analyses whether the patent troll business model is viable in India, considering the legal requirements for working patents and enforcement hurdles. It highlights the key challenges posed by Indian patent law and offers an objective assessment of the prospects for patent trolls in the Indian context.

IP in Everyday Life – Godrej Tribolt

This post analyses the IP notices on the Godrej Tribolt lock, focusing on its patent notice and compliance with Indian law. It also addresses challenges in accessing related patent and design registration documents online.

Model to Combat Patent Risks in Open Source Software

The defensive patent license model offers a structured approach to reduce patent risks in open source software. While it faces implementation and philosophical challenges, it remains a significant initiative for the open source community seeking to mitigate litigation threats.

Indian Patent Statistics, Interesting inventions, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu speaks on patents, IPR course by VTU, Patent infringement disputes and more

The post provides a comprehensive update on Indian patent statistics, recent patent grants, and notable inventions. It also covers key legal developments, including recent patent infringement disputes and new educational initiatives in intellectual property rights.

New patent policy in India? Interesting Patents, L’Oréal vesrus Drunk Elephant, No patent settlement talks for Qualcomm and Apple, No patent for Pfizer’s Pregablin says Supreme Court and more

The post presents a comprehensive overview of recent patent policy changes, key legal disputes, and statistical trends in India. It also covers prominent international IP events and critical judicial decisions impacting the patent landscape.

Assessing Patent Risks in India

This post examines the essential steps for assessing patent risks in India, focusing on infringement analysis and the tests for equivalence. It also considers the relevance of exemptions and the need for detailed, technology-specific evaluation in patent matters.

Patent Infringement Analysis or FTO Analysis in India – Challenges

The post analyses the unique challenges of patent infringement and FTO analysis in India, particularly due to limited online patent data. It highlights the risks involved and the need for improved Indian Patent Office resources.