Cricket Pitch Patent
This post reviews key patents for artificial cricket pitches, focusing on technological advancements that enhance surface quality and enable global play. It objectively examines how patented innovations can…
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Generication of Public Interest
This article explores how public interest has guided Indian patent law, often supporting generic drug companies over innovators. It argues for a balanced approach to public interest that…
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…
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…