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Common Development and Distribution License (CDDL) – Version 1.0

The Common Development and Distribution License (CDDL) sets out the rights and responsibilities for use, modification, and distribution of Sun Microsystems software. It outlines key conditions, including source code disclosure and clear identification of modifications, while limiting liability and warranty.

Mozilla Public License Version 1.1

The Mozilla Public License Version 1.1 grants comprehensive copyright and patent rights for open source software distribution. It sets clear conditions for modification, distribution, and liability, striking a balance between open access and legal compliance.

The GNU General Public License

The GNU General Public License sets out legal requirements for open source software use, distribution, and modification. It provides a structured framework for compliance, patent rights, and business opportunities under Indian law.

Testing Parameters for Software Patentability

This article examines the challenges in determining software patentability under US and Indian law. It proposes a balanced form and function model to address the shortcomings of current patentability tests and to promote innovation in the software sector.

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This update offers a structured analysis of Indian patent news, featuring recent statistics, inventive patents, design registrations, and industry seminars. It also covers patent litigation, licensing deals, and practical guidance for inventors, presented in a clear and objective manner.

Landmark cases, Amazon’s interesting patent, Apple and Qualcomm dispute.

This update reviews key patent law developments in India and globally, including Amazon’s new drone patent and the Apple-Qualcomm dispute. Landmark cases and industry news are analysed for clarity and factual accuracy.

Patenting Software-related Inventions

This post analyses recent US legal decisions shaping software patent eligibility, focusing on the Alice test and key Federal Circuit rulings. It offers practical insights into how software inventions can meet patent requirements under evolving judicial standards.

Enfish, LLC v. Microsoft Corporation : A Victory For Software Patents

The Enfish v Microsoft judgment signals a positive shift for software patent eligibility under US law. By recognising a specific technical improvement, the Federal Circuit provided clarity on the abstract idea doctrine and its application to computer-implemented inventions.

Sipping on IP

Sipping on IP by BananaIP offers informal yet insightful discussions on intellectual property, covering patent landscaping, IP strategy, and recent legal cases. The initiative creates a collaborative space for sharing knowledge and examining important developments in patent and copyright law.

Computer Related Inventions Examination Guidelines say NO to Software Patents

The February 2016 guidelines clarify that software patents in India are not granted unless connected with novel hardware, in line with section 3k of the Patents Act. These rules provide much-needed clarity for patent applicants and the software industry.