Dr. Jonas Salk developed the polio vaccine and chose not to seek a patent, enabling worldwide access and saving millions of lives. His humanitarian approach set a precedent in medical innovation and public health.
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Denial of Opportunity to be Heard Violates Principle of Natural Justice
The IPAB set aside a patent rejection after finding that Ericsson was denied a proper opportunity to be heard. The decision reaffirms that natural justice is central to patent proceedings and applicants’ rights cannot be overlooked.
Read more about Denial of Opportunity to be Heard Violates Principle of Natural JusticePatently Asia – A Drug War!
This post analyses Japanese patents on kratom-derived painkillers and their roots in Southeast Asian traditional medicine. It raises questions on innovation, intellectual property, and the absence of benefit sharing with traditional knowledge holders.
Read more about Patently Asia – A Drug War!Non-Obviousness and the Trilogy
This post examines the Supreme Court’s non-obviousness trilogy and its interpretation of Section 103 in US patent law. Key concepts such as prior art and the standard of ordinary skill are analysed, with a focus on legal clarity and accuracy.
Read more about Non-Obviousness and the TrilogyThe TSM Test and Non-obviousness
The TSM test is crucial for determining non-obviousness in patent law by evaluating whether prior art teaches, suggests, or motivates the invention. This structured approach ensures that only inventions demonstrating a significant leap in ingenuity are granted patents under Indian law.
Read more about The TSM Test and Non-obviousnessSalient Features of the US Patent Reform Act 2011
The US Patent Reform Act 2011 brings major changes to US patent law, notably shifting to a first-inventor-to-file system and revising patent challenge procedures. It addresses business method patents, fee-setting, and litigation aspects, with important implications for inventors and enterprises.
Read more about Salient Features of the US Patent Reform Act 2011Intellectual Property Protection for Computer Programs – Part II
This post explores the early use of trade secret law for protecting computer programs in India and its limitations. It discusses how legal and technological developments eventually necessitated a shift towards copyright protection.
Read more about Intellectual Property Protection for Computer Programs – Part IIInvention that Revolutionized the Industrial Revolution!
James Watt’s steam engine invention significantly enhanced efficiency during the Industrial Revolution. By securing a patent and enforcing his rights, Watt contributed both to technological advancement and the evolution of patent law.
Read more about Invention that Revolutionized the Industrial Revolution!Can there be a Patent for a Method of Patent Trolling?
This post explores whether patent trolling itself can be patented, focusing on a recent USPTO application. It provides a structured legal analysis of the patentability of business methods and the implications for intellectual property law.
Read more about Can there be a Patent for a Method of Patent Trolling?Crossing the Rubicon: A Fork in the Road – Go Right or Left?
The Supreme Court has clarified that parties cannot pursue both revocation and counter claim remedies simultaneously for the same patent under Indian law. This decision aims to prevent multiple proceedings on identical issues before different forums.
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