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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…
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…
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…
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…
This post examines Philo Farnsworth’s foundational contributions to electronic television, exploring his patent achievements and the resulting legal battles. It analyses the significance of his work in shaping…
This post discusses prosecution history estoppel and its influence on the doctrine of equivalents, using the Felix v. Honda case to highlight key legal implications. It underscores the…
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…
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…
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…
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…