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…
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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…
Complications In Patenting Biotech Inventions: A Peek At US Law
This article explores the complications of patenting biotechnology inventions under US law, highlighting issues with current patentability standards. It proposes a balanced policy model to address both innovation…
Bilski’s Invention Falls, Business Methods Survive
The Supreme Court's Bilski decision clarified that business method patents are permissible under US law and not excluded by 35 USC 101. However, the Court declined to set…
IP in Everyday Life – Aircraft Seat Belts
The post examines the patent protection of aircraft seat belts, focusing on Am-safe Inc’s innovation in webbing adjusters. It highlights the significance of such patents in passenger safety…
Synthetic cell: Patent or No Patent?
The post explores the legal and ethical dimensions of patenting synthetic cells, referencing key historical cases and current controversies. It assesses whether such patents hinder or promote technological…
Something More About Swiss Type Claims
This post explores the rationale, development and eventual redundancy of Swiss type claims in patent law. It analyses legal changes in Europe and India regarding second medical use,…
Story of an Unchallenged Patent: Certainly Uncertain
This post analyses the uncertainty inherent in interpreting patent claim scope under Indian, US, and European regimes. Despite formal clarity requirements, the true boundaries of protection remain subject…