The bulletin examines Indian patent data, the induction of AI in patent processes, and global legal updates including AI as an inventor. It includes notable cases and legislative changes, providing a structured legal overview. Insights are curated by the patent team at BananaIP Counsels.
Read more about AI named as inventor in patent, AI to be inducted in Patent Office’s operations, 3M versus Saint-Gobain and moreTag: Patent Law
Abraham Lincoln – the Patent Enthusiast!
Abraham Lincoln, famed for abolishing slavery, was also an inventor and the only US president to hold a patent. His flotation device for boats highlights his interest in patent law and technological innovation.
Read more about Abraham Lincoln – the Patent Enthusiast!Chapter II. 301 Report on Indian Patent System – Comprehending Apprehension or Apprehending Comprehension?
The 2014 Special 301 Report reviews India’s patent system, focusing on Section 3d, compulsory licensing, and enforcement issues. This analysis sets the groundwork for deeper exploration of key pharmaceutical patent law topics in future posts.
Read more about Chapter II. 301 Report on Indian Patent System – Comprehending Apprehension or Apprehending Comprehension?Fly Like Superman
This post examines John Quincy St Clair’s patent application for a full body teleportation system. It explores the inventor’s experience, the technical claims, and the broader legal implications of human teleportation technology.
Read more about Fly Like SupermanIntellectual Property Protection for Computer Programs – Part I
This post explores the legal complexities of protecting computer programs under intellectual property law, particularly copyright and patent regimes. It outlines the challenges and the urgent need for a more practical legal mechanism in India.
Read more about Intellectual Property Protection for Computer Programs – Part IHey Funny Guy, Made of Flakes from the Sky!
The USPTO granted Ignacio Marc Asperas a patent for a snowman construction apparatus, illustrating the breadth of patentable inventions. This post analyses the invention’s details, the patent’s seriousness, and its place among unusual patents.
Read more about Hey Funny Guy, Made of Flakes from the Sky!Why Don’t You Want to be an IP Attorney? – Five Reasons
The post examines five reasons that may deter individuals from becoming IP attorneys in India, including challenging deadlines, client expectations, and slow enforcement. It offers an analytical perspective on the realities of the IP profession and its current social perception.
Read more about Why Don’t You Want to be an IP Attorney? – Five ReasonsWacky Patents 4 – Mode-Enhanced Hindustani Music
This post analyses the Mode-Enhanced Hindustani Music patent and its proposal to expand the Thaat system using mathematical methods. It raises crucial questions about the patentability of musical creation methods under the Indian legal framework.
Read more about Wacky Patents 4 – Mode-Enhanced Hindustani MusicSection 3(ka): A Decision on a Patent Application Related to Mathematical Methods
The IPAB upheld the rejection of a patent application involving mathematical methods under section 3(ka) of the Indian Patents Act. This decision clarifies the exclusion of mathematical methods from patentable subject matter in India, aligning with recent draft guidelines.
Read more about Section 3(ka): A Decision on a Patent Application Related to Mathematical MethodsPatentability of Laws of Nature
This post analyses the Mayo v Prometheus case and its impact on the patentability of laws of nature in the US. It explains the judicial reasoning that established the requirement of an innovative step beyond the mere application of natural laws for patent eligibility.
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