Patent Trolling : Can’t Live With, Can’t Live Without!
This article analyses patent trolling with a focus on the RIM v. NTP case and the difficulties innovators face in patent litigation. It highlights how procedural gaps between…
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Patent Risks in Open Source – Lesson’s from Google’s Story
The Bedrock Technologies case against Google demonstrates the tangible patent risks present in open source software usage. This decision underscores the necessity for companies to conduct thorough patent…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…