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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…
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,…
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…