Digital KYC Accessibility and IP Law: Enabling Independent IP Practice for Persons with Disabilities

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The Supreme Court’s ruling on Digital KYC Accessibility marks a significant step towards inclusive digital infrastructure for persons with disabilities. The blog examines the judgment’s emphasis on accessibility standards and its broader implications for independent IP practice, particularly in the context of the Indian IP Office’s ongoing accessibility challenges.

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SC extends limitation period again, Natco Pharma obtains patent license from Medicines Patent Pool and other patent news

This week’s patent news highlights the Supreme Court’s extension of limitation periods and Natco Pharma’s new license for Molnupiravir. Updates also include important patent litigation developments in India and globally.

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Latest Updates on Privacy – November, 2021 – Part I

This update reviews key privacy news from November 2021, including Supreme Court action on Pegasus, Meta’s facial recognition changes, and China’s new privacy law. It presents an analytical perspective on legal and policy shifts impacting privacy in India and internationally.

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Latest Updates on Privacy and Antitrust – 1st August to 8th August, 2021

This update analyses significant privacy and antitrust news from the first week of August 2021. It highlights legal proceedings, regulatory fines, and legislative issues impacting data protection and competition law in India and internationally.

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Supreme Court restores order extending time limits indefinitely, asks why Government is not invoking compulsory licensing provisions and more

The Supreme Court has indefinitely extended limitation periods for legal proceedings in view of the COVID-19 situation and questioned the Government’s approach to compulsory licensing of essential medicines. India also features on the US Special 301 Report’s Priority Watch List, while the USPTO is hosting free design patent webinars.

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IPO notifies Supreme Court’s latest decision on ‘Extension of Limitation’; Monsanto and Nuziveedu settle long standing patent dispute and more

This post examines the latest Supreme Court directions on limitation extension, the resolution of the Monsanto-Nuziveedu patent dispute, and ongoing developments at the EPO. It also discusses European parliamentary support for a temporary patent waiver proposed by India and South Africa.

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WhatsApp amends Privacy Policy to facilitate Third Party User Data access, Parliamentary Committee proposes changes to the Draft Data Protection Bill and more.

This blog post examines key legal updates including WhatsApp’s privacy policy changes for third party data access and proposed amendments to India’s Draft Data Protection Bill. It also discusses major data breaches and notable court decisions affecting the technology and data privacy landscape.

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Dance’s Literary and Dramatic Aspects: From Yakshagana Ballet to Yaksharanga

The Supreme Court’s Yakshagana decision illustrates how dance’s literary and dramatic elements are protected under Indian copyright law. This post analyses the legal distinctions and offers practical advice for dancers on safeguarding their creative works.

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