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Patentability of Yoga- An Analysis

The post analyses the patentability of yoga under Indian law, stressing the importance of traditional knowledge documentation. It discusses the challenges India faces in protecting yoga and preventing misuse through patents abroad.

Informed Prior Art Analysis for Traditional Knowledge Based Inventions

This post analyses the challenges of prior art evaluation for traditional knowledge based inventions under Indian patent law. Dr. Kalyan discusses the importance of objective, informed assessment of novelty and inventive step, particularly when dealing with compositions derived from traditional sources. The need for evidence-based analysis over subjective objections is highlighted.

Traditional Knowledge: Use or Misuse?

This post scrutinises allegations of traditional knowledge misuse in the Colgate herbal dentifrice patent case. It provides an objective legal perspective on patentability, policy measures, and the role of the TKDL in protecting traditional knowledge.

Can a Method of Performing Yoga be Patented?

This post discusses whether methods of performing yoga can be patented in India, considering both legal and practical barriers. It highlights the interplay between traditional knowledge and patent law, with reference to recent efforts by CSIR and specific patent examples.

Public Access to TKDL under an Open Source Model

This article explores the proposal to provide public access to the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library using an open source model. It assesses the legal foundations, strengths, and challenges of such an approach, emphasising benefit sharing and protection for traditional knowledge holders.

The Curious Case of Turmeric Latte

Turmeric latte, rooted in India’s haldi doodh, has gained international acclaim but faces issues of bio-piracy and inadequate legal protection. The article analyses India’s efforts to defend traditional knowledge and calls for stronger laws and benefit sharing mechanisms at the global level.

Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 10

The Traditional Knowledge Digital Library has played a pivotal role in India’s efforts to safeguard traditional knowledge from bio-piracy. This post outlines TKDL’s major milestones and its impartial approach to patent examination based on traditional knowledge evidence.

India Claims Patents

India’s Traditional Knowledge Digital Library has become a crucial tool in preventing foreign patent claims on traditional medical knowledge and practices. Through CSIR-TKDL, India has successfully protected its traditional resources such as Ayurveda and yoga from international misappropriation.