Patentability 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…
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Father of the Electronic Idiot Box
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…
Prosecution History E’stop’pel!
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 – The True Humanitarian
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…
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…
Patently 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…
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…
The 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…
Salient 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…
Intellectual 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…