Because most biotechnology startups lack products and derive their value from innovative technology instead, properly protecting their technology via patents and establishing their freedom to develop and commercialize that technology without infringing competitor patents is of paramount importance. Indeed, a strong patent position is a crucial ingredient for successfully raising venture capital and leveraging [...]
Indian Government, the well known snoozers in daylight hours awaken accidentally will be a good fortune for Bollywood, may last at least in an interval of blink. Even though the strict rules or laws are formed for anti-piracy how and when could they come in force and what are the procedural effects that can [...]
Exquisite embroidery by thousands of rural artisans associated with Ahmedabad-based Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) is all set to take the international market by storm. And this time, to get better exposure on a global platform, the SEWA Trade Facilitation Centre (STFC) has also acquired a sepa rate trademark – Ananta, for its second [...]
Seminar on Proposed ACTA and TRIPS: Issues and Implications at FICCI concluded on 28th May 2010 at heated house of discussion. Distinguished panel of speakers included: Ms Leena Menghaney: Campaign co-coordinator (India), Medicines Sans Frontiers Campaign for access to essential medicines Dr. Mira Shiva: Director, Initiative for Healthy Equity and Society Mr. Raghu Cidambi: [...]
Punjab – The land of five rivers is well known for its vast expanse of fertile soil and agriculture. Various new technologies have been used in order to increase the yield and make the crops resistant to pests and other diseases. Manufactures of farm equipment in Moga come up with unique technologies, but they [...]
From time to time, the Mars candy company teams up with entertainment execs to market M&M’s dressed as iconic Hollywood characters. Apparently, they didn’t team up with Zorro Productions, Inc (“Zorro“). Zorro is suing Mars (and ad agency BBDO Worldwide) in the U.S. District Court of Northern California for trademark infringement, unfair business practices, [...]
