The USPTO granted Ignacio Marc Asperas a patent for a snowman construction apparatus, illustrating the breadth of patentable inventions. This post analyses the invention’s details, the patent’s seriousness,…
Intellepedia · 27 Jul 2019
This post discusses prosecution history estoppel and its influence on the doctrine of equivalents, using the Felix v. Honda case to highlight key legal implications. It underscores the…
Intellepedia · 25 Jul 2019
This post examines compulsory licensing in India, with emphasis on the local working requirement and its interpretation under Indian patent law. It discusses the legal debates surrounding the…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 25 Jul 2019
This post discusses Graham vs John Deere and its importance in shaping the non-obviousness requirement under US patent law. It provides an analytical overview of the case, judicial…
Intellepedia · 20 Jul 2019
This post analyses the public use exemption for patentability through two contrasting US Supreme Court decisions. It highlights how factual circumstances and the presence of experimental use shape…
Intellepedia · 18 Jul 2019
The bulletin reports on 3M’s patent infringement settlement, Indian and international patent statistics, the IP5 AI taskforce, and EPO’s new online courses. Key industry developments and IP initiatives…
Intellepedia · 17 Jun 2019
The bulletin examines the Draft Patent Rules 2019, India's new WIPO treaty accessions, and key patent statistics. It highlights recent legal disputes and IP policy updates, providing a…
Intellepedia · 10 Jun 2019
This post reviews recent Indian patent statistics, an innovative invention for electrical safety, and the WIPO – India Summer School. It also covers the NATCO Pharma patent settlement…
Intellepedia · 3 Jun 2019
This edition covers India’s proposed national AI strategy, a major patent infringement suit by Flash Electronics against Royal Enfield, and key international developments including China’s discussions on the…
Intellepedia · 27 May 2019
The latest patent news analyses trends in Indian patent filings and grants, key court orders, and major patent settlements. It includes updates on the voting machine patent, Novartis's…
Intellepedia · 20 May 2019