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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…
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…
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’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…
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…
The post discusses the persistent ambiguity in the legal criteria for determining obviousness in patent matters. It assesses recent judicial trends and the impact of landmark cases like…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala’s NLSIU presentations provide a structured overview of patent law in India and the core patentability requirements. The content includes case law analysis and practical examples,…
This post critically examines whether Section 3d serves as an extension of the inventive step analysis or as a separate requirement under Indian patent law. It discusses the…
This presentation provides an introductory overview of patent law, covering the concept of a patent and the stages of the patent life cycle. It also examines the principal…
This presentation by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala provides an analytical overview of patent infringement, covering the key concepts, tests, and principles applied in infringement analysis under patent law. The…