VPATAPP – An Android based app for patent professionals
VPATAPP is a free Android app for patent professionals, offering consolidated patent resources, links to IP blogs, journals, and legal materials from over 50 countries. Developed by an…
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The times, they are a-changin’
This post analyses recent changes in patent rules in India and the United States, focusing on foreign priority claim procedures and electronic file sharing. It highlights the implications…
There’s No stopping Google!
This article explores Google’s recent US patent filings in wearable technology and augmented reality. It reviews the legal and technical aspects of patents designed for road safety and…
Fumbling Flights and Patent Rights!
This post examines the legal and practical aspects of a new airline seat patent filed by Zodiac Seats France. It discusses the implications for passenger comfort, safety regulations,…
Intellectual Property/Patents for Hospitals and Hospital Management
This post discusses the importance of intellectual property and patent protection in hospital management, with reference to Indian law. Key steps for safeguarding inventions and the necessity of…
OSTP & USPTO give Recognition to Innovators
The 2015 Patents for Humanity Awards, hosted by the USPTO and OSTP, recognised inventors addressing crucial global challenges. This programme honours impactful innovations in medicine, nutrition, sanitation, and…
Role of Intellectual Property in Promoting Creativity
This article critically analyses whether intellectual property laws truly foster creativity, focusing on inventor motivations and patent incentives in India. It discusses empirical findings and contrasts financial rewards…
The new IPR Policy, an innovative step?
This post examines the establishment of an IPR think tank by the Indian government to draft a new national IPR policy. It critically assesses the process, composition, and…
Margaret Knight: Most Notable Woman in the World of Patents
Margaret Knight’s invention of the flat-bottomed paper bag machine transformed packaging and set legal precedents in patent law. Overcoming gender bias and patent theft, she secured her place…
Patent: Patents are Forever; What Jobs teaches you from the Grave!
The post discusses how inventors like Steve Jobs continue to receive patents even after their death through legal processes and estate actions. It analyses the implications for intellectual…