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Marrying Open Standards and Open Source

The post examines the intersection of open standards and open source software, addressing compliance and intellectual property concerns. It details the Open Standard Requirement and its significance for legal compatibility in India.

Open Source – A Business Reality

Open source has become integral to modern business, expanding beyond software into diverse sectors. This post examines the legal challenges, including patent disputes, that companies face with open source adoption. Managing these risks is essential to maximise the benefits of open source.

Patent Troll in India?

The post analyses whether the patent troll business model is viable in India, considering the legal requirements for working patents and enforcement hurdles. It highlights the key challenges posed by Indian patent law and offers an objective assessment of the prospects for patent trolls in the Indian context.

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.

Second Annual Roundtable on Innovation, Intellectual Property and Competition, hosted by Centre for Innovation, Intellectual Property and Competition (CIIPC), National Law University, Delhi Venue: Taj Westend, Bangalore

The CIIPC Second Annual Roundtable in Bangalore assembled leading voices to discuss innovation, intellectual property, and competition law in India. Sessions focused on policy, legal developments, and industry perspectives, highlighting key issues in patent, copyright, and competition law.

Is it really time to break Patents in India?

This post analyses recent calls to dismantle the patent system in India, offering a structured critique of such arguments. It emphasises the importance of a balanced approach that integrates both open innovation and patent protection for sustained technological progress.

Apple’s Latest Patent to Curb Copyright Infringement

Apple’s latest patent introduces technology that disables phone cameras using infrared signals to prevent unauthorised recordings, especially in protected venues. While it offers clear benefits for copyright holders, it also raises questions about potential misuse in open societies.

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.

Standard Essential Patents : Fair? Reasonable? Non-Discriminatory? (II)

This post reviews FRAND litigation involving standard essential patents in courts across the US and Europe. It analyses judicial interpretation of FRAND obligations, patent injunctions, and the ongoing challenges in balancing innovation and competition law. The discussion highlights that the legal landscape on SEPs is still developing.

Apple’s Smart Ring could be on the horizon

Apple has patented a smart ring device equipped with touchscreen, voice control, and biometric sensors, aiming to expand its wearable technology portfolio. The device, if commercialized, could enable users to interact seamlessly with paired devices and facilitate secure transactions and health monitoring.