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…
Patent Law
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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…
Is Criteria to Determine Obviousness in Patent Still Ambiguous?
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…
Intro to Patent Law and Patentability Requirements – Presentations by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala at NLSIU
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,…
Special 301 Report: Chapter V. Inventive Step & 3(d) – Comprehending Apprehension or Apprehending Comprehension?
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…
Introduction to Patent Law – A Presentation at NLSIU
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…
Patent Infringement Analysis: A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala
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…
Introduction to Patent Law – A Presentation at NLSIU by Dr. Kalyan
This presentation by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala was delivered as part of the patent law curriculum at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore. It provides an…