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 [...]
Graphic India- new venture from Liquid Comics has created an online portal to promote comic books in India.Liquid Comics, previously known as Virgin Comics will be using past content as well as fresh content. This new venture from Liquid Comics looks like an attempt to acquire intellectual property (IP) of digital comics and graphics [...]
India's leading military weapon developer, the Defence Reserach and Development Organisation ( DRDO), was awarded the Thomson Reuters India Innovation Award 2011. The ceremony was organised at the Lalit, New Delhi. Since 2007, Thomson Reuters has been presenting the Thomson Reuters Innovation Awrds to recognize iinovation in India. Criteria for award include number of [...]
