AvishCar – The Flying Maruti 800
This post discusses the AvishCar, a flying Maruti 800 displayed at AeroIndia 2011, with a focus on patent law and intellectual property protection strategies. It analyses the legal…
Patent Law
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Interesting inventions, National Intellectual Property Awards 2019, Patent Infringement news, USPTO shutdown and more
The post delivers a structured account of Indian patent statistics, notable inventions, and intellectual property awards, alongside significant patent infringement legal news. It also covers international developments, including…
Once an Intermediate, Always an Intermediate
This post examines the exclusion of patentability for new uses of known intermediates under Section 3d of the Indian Patents Act. It discusses the statutory language, its implications…
Biotechnology and Patent Challenge
This article explores the legal and ethical complexities of biotechnology patenting in India. It analyses the inadequacy of traditional patent law for biotechnology and the need for specialized…
Decorated Christmas Trees
This article analyses the history and innovation behind decorated Christmas trees, detailing key patents and developments from the 19th century to modern times. It provides a clear, factual…
Steam Engine – Inventions that Revolutionized the World
The steam engine transformed industrial society by enabling efficient mechanical work from steam power. This post analyses its invention, key contributors, and lasting impact, following a structured, factual…
Electric Bulb – Inventions that Revolutionized the World
The electric bulb revolutionised lighting by replacing hazardous sources with safe, electric illumination. This post explores the invention’s history, Edison’s role, and the complex patent landscape. It provides…
Traditional Knowledge: Use or Misuse?
This post scrutinises allegations of traditional knowledge misuse in the Colgate herbal dentifrice patent case. It provides an objective legal perspective on patentability, policy measures, and the role…
Patentability of scientific principles and natural relationships in the light of Laboratory Corp. v Metabolite
This article analyses the legal boundaries for patenting scientific principles and natural relationships, with a focus on the Laboratory Corp v Metabolite case. It explores US Supreme Court…
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…