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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…