The Unit for Research and Development of Information Products (UDRIP) has prepared a database of patents related to agro bioresouces of India. UDRIP has also created database of 500 medicinal plants on which around 12000 patents has been granted worldwide. The information will be a part of Indian Bioresources Information Network (IBIN) portal, a [...]
As reported by The Economic Times, Intellectual Property Appellate Board in Chennai has rejected a patent filed for a paidsearch technology by Overture Services Inc, a unit of Yahoo. As per technology,, search lists is based on bid made by advertiser. For exaample, comapny A comes top in a search after bidding at 3 [...]
India is also a fast-growing trademark environment, as brand owners from around the world are drawn to the opportunities in this rapidly expanding marketplace. One of the “big four” BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China), India is well on its way to becoming a major global economic player. Trademark law in India is based [...]
Compulsory license under Article 31 of TRIPS means “Non-Voluntary” license to domestic producers “without authorization of the right holder” under “national emergency” or “extreme urgency” so long as due process requirements are met. The Paris Convention on the Protection of Industrial Property formally recognizes Member’s rights to grant compulsory licenses in cases of abuse [...]
21st century is a knowledge based economy where patents are viewed as more business asset rather than legal asset. So need is managers should understand importance of patents and start monetizing them. Companies in India (except few) generally understand that patents are just cost centers i.e. companies are spending huge amount of money in [...]
A for Appeal , B for Bollywood , C for Copyright…..Just a day before the date of worldwide theatrical release Justice Vinod Sharma refused to grant the plaintiff ( producers of Tamil Movie ” Naan Avan Iiiai” ) an ex-parte injunction. Law suit was filed by producers of Tamil Movie alleging that ” Ladies [...]
