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The Madras High Court has ruled in favour of Tekelec Inc., setting aside the rejection of its patent application under Section 3(k) of the Indian Patents Act. The…
The Delhi High Court dismissed Blackberry's appeal against refusal of its patent application, holding that algorithmic processes remain excluded from patent protection under Indian law. The decision clarifies…
This session of the masterclass explored patentability criteria and search strategies for AI and software inventions. Attendees learned about the patent process, prior art search, and practical considerations…
The Alice vs. CLS case significantly influenced the landscape of software patent protection in the US, particularly for financial technologies. It raised critical questions about the patentability of…
This post examines the ongoing India US patent dispute, focusing on TRIPS compliance and contentious issues in pharmaceutical and software patents. It analyses whether US pressure may result…
The Supreme Court's Bilski decision clarified that business method patents are permissible under US law and not excluded by 35 USC 101. However, the Court declined to set…
The defensive patent license model offers a structured approach to reduce patent risks in open source software. While it faces implementation and philosophical challenges, it remains a significant…
The Common Public License Version 1.0 is an IBM-drafted open source license detailing copyright and patent rights, distribution conditions, and liability limitations. It sets clear rules on commercial…
The Common Development and Distribution License (CDDL) sets out the rights and responsibilities for use, modification, and distribution of Sun Microsystems software. It outlines key conditions, including source…
The Mozilla Public License Version 1.1 grants comprehensive copyright and patent rights for open source software distribution. It sets clear conditions for modification, distribution, and liability, striking a…