Beyond Earth: Unravelling the Intricacies of Intellectual Property Rights in Space Exploration
There is usually a right given over the ideas and creative works of an individual or organization which limits the use of such materials by others without the approver’s consent. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) were put in place to assist and protect a creator in this case. There are various types of IPR which include … Continue reading Beyond Earth: Unravelling the Intricacies of Intellectual Property Rights in Space Exploration
Read more »Draft Guidelines for Processing Patent Applications of AYUSH Systems and Related Inventions
Introduction The Ministry of AYUSH, India, issued the draft Guidelines for Processing Patent Applications of AYUSH Systems and Related Inventions on January 31, 2025, seeking suggestions from stakeholders. These guidelines encompass AYUSH system of medicine, including Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homoeopathy. Their purpose is to clarify the processes involved in filing … Continue reading Draft Guidelines for Processing Patent Applications of AYUSH Systems and Related Inventions
Read more »Court`s Inconsistent Approach on Granting of Patents
Introduction Recently Delhi High Court provided different reasoning regarding Patentability in computer inventions in the two different cases of a same party. In one of the cases of Blackberry Ltd Vs Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, the court dismissed the appeal of Appellant`s Patent application titled “Administration of Wireless System” In the second case … Continue reading Court`s Inconsistent Approach on Granting of Patents
Read more »Balancing Innovation and Public Health: Landmark Cases and Global Patent Standards
INTRODUCTION A huge transforming shift is in the combination that brings virtual reality, innovations around the current software that keep rolling on each day of our lives together. But, however, the above paradigm acquires deep meaning all of a sudden concerning all walks that range to entertainment, schooling, as well as various business-related social interaction … Continue reading Balancing Innovation and Public Health: Landmark Cases and Global Patent Standards
Read more »TOP IP FIRMS IN ASIA
Introduction Asia is emerging as a powerhouse of world’s largest and fastest growing economies, where innovation drives market competitions and Intellectual Property (IP) protection is a key issue for business operations in Asia. IP includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, that protect valuable assets of the business from infringement or embezzlement. Countries like China, Japan, … Continue reading TOP IP FIRMS IN ASIA
Read more »Interpreting Article 20 with Articles 7 and 8: A Holistic Approach to Patent Exceptions
INTERPRETING ARTICLE 20 WITH ARTICLE 7 AND 8 Thus, reading Article 20 in the light of Articles 7 and 8 puts particular emphasis on the balancing of legitimate needs of patent owners with rights of WTO Members for protection towards society’s interests. However, a three-step test in Canada-Patents, sidestepping balancing assessment to the third step … Continue reading Interpreting Article 20 with Articles 7 and 8: A Holistic Approach to Patent Exceptions
Read more »Patents and Software Innovations: Global Perspectives
INTRODUCTION It has always been a gray area especially when it comes to relation between patents and software developments. As for the latter, there have been different solutions striving to solve the same on a worldwide level. Various nation-states, on some level, have embraced or rejected the desirability patentability of software innovations. For example, the … Continue reading Patents and Software Innovations: Global Perspectives
Read more »Section 8: Foreign Filing Requirements Under the Patents Act, 1970
Introduction Patents are territorial rights and if a patent application is filed in more than one country, there are certain steps that need to be taken, to attain protection for such a patent in India. Section 8 and Rule 12 of the Patents Act, 1970 provide pertinent provisions that need to be kept in mind … Continue reading Section 8: Foreign Filing Requirements Under the Patents Act, 1970
Read more »Foreign Filing License in India
This article discusses the concept of a Foreign Filing License (FFL) as given in Section 39 of the Indian Patent Act, 1970[1]. Section 39 mandates that Indian residents must obtain an FFL before applying for a patent application abroad, except when a patent application for the same invention was filed in India at least six … Continue reading Foreign Filing License in India
Read more »Copyright for Confidential Information
This article refers to copyright and patent to be granted in case of confidential information and the requirements with respect to the same in order to prove liability. It also refers to various obligations that arise once a party is exposed to some confidential information and the remedies that are available. However, there is a … Continue reading Copyright for Confidential Information
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