Interrelation between TRIPS Agreement and Compulsory Licensing
THE TRIPS AGREEMENT & COMPULSORY LICENSING The TRIPS Agreement, signed parallel to the establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1994, tried to create an international intellectual property rights regime that would harmonize legislative standards among WTO member countries. Before the TRIPS Agreement, many countries did not allow pharmaceutical products to be patented to … Continue reading Interrelation between TRIPS Agreement and Compulsory Licensing
Read more »Patent Reimbursement Schemes in India: A Complete Guide to Boost Innovation
India has been proactively fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through various initiatives, particularly focusing on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Recognizing the pivotal role patents play in safeguarding inventions, both central and state governments have introduced Patent Reimbursement Schemes to alleviate the financial burden associated with patent registration. This article delves into the prominent Patent Reimbursement Schemes in India, highlighting … Continue reading Patent Reimbursement Schemes in India: A Complete Guide to Boost Innovation
Read more »Best Intellectual Property Services in Pune
Intellectual Property (IP) is an essential asset for businesses and individuals, protecting innovative ideas, creations, and inventions. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a startup, or a large corporation, securing IP rights is crucial for safeguarding your work and ensuring legal protection. Pune, being a hub for technology, education, and startups, has witnessed significant growth in the … Continue reading Best Intellectual Property Services in Pune
Read more »Best Intellectual Property Services in Greater Noida: Khurana and Khurana
When seeking intellectual property (IP) services in Greater Noida, one firm stands out for its excellence, comprehensive approach, and proven success – Khurana and Khurana. Specializing in a wide range of IP services, Khurana & Khurana has earned a strong reputation for its expertise and ability to provide high-quality legal solutions for clients across India … Continue reading Best Intellectual Property Services in Greater Noida: Khurana and Khurana
Read more »Protecting Melodies – Music and Intellectual property rights
Human Mind can be described as one of the marvels of the world owing to its intellectual ability. From the scientific and technological breakdowns to development of art, Human Mind has brought the world on a whole different level. These original ideas, designs, creations, innovations done by human ability are called as Intellectual Properties. They … Continue reading Protecting Melodies – Music and Intellectual property rights
Read more »Novartis Vs Union of India: A Landmark Case in Intellectual Property Law
INTRODUCTION The judgment of the Supreme Court of India in the case of Novartis vs Union of India, 2013, marked a milestone at the interface between intellectual property law and public health. This landmark case has shifted thinking with respect to the perception of pharmaceutical patents vis-à-vis their impact on access to lifesaving drugs. In … Continue reading Novartis Vs Union of India: A Landmark Case in Intellectual Property Law
Read more »Serendipitous Inventions
Introduction Some of the most significant inventions in human history weren’t meticulously planned or the product of years of research. Instead, they happened by chance—serendipitous moments when inventors stumbled upon discoveries that would ultimately transform industries, everyday life, and human behaviour. From sticky notes to sugar substitutes, these serendipitous inventions remind us that while innovation … Continue reading Serendipitous Inventions
Read more »Niti Aayog and Wipo Collaborate To Strengthen Innovation in Global South
The collaboration between NITI Aayog and WIPO dated back to last year when Mr. Darren Tang, Director General of WIPO, toured the AIM ecosystem. During his visit, Mr. Tang praised Atal Tinkering Laboratories and Atal Incubation Center as “Exemplary models for innovation and entrepreneurship in India”. Impressed with these initiatives Mr. Tang’s visit stimulated discussion … Continue reading Niti Aayog and Wipo Collaborate To Strengthen Innovation in Global South
Read more »Protecting Intellectual Property in the Digital Age
With the advancement in technology the need to preserve IP has been more cumbersome than before. The emergence of the internet and other innovations has seen the IP created, distributed, and protected in ways that were hard to imagine. As content creators and businesses come up with considerable value to protect, new challenges arise to … Continue reading Protecting Intellectual Property in the Digital Age
Read more »Trademark Infringement by NFTs: International Scenario
BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT An analysis of the opportunities offered by the use of NFTs (“Non-fungible Tokens”) illustrates that such use may be considered a trademark infringement. This was recently clarified by the IP Chamber of the Court of Rome (Tribunale di Roma, decision n. 37165/2022 dell’11 luglio 2022). 32072/2022).[i] An analysis of the opportunities offered … Continue reading Trademark Infringement by NFTs: International Scenario
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