NON-PATENTABLE INVENTIONS: AN OVERVIEW
NON-PATENTABLE INVENTIONS: AN OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION This paper is a detailed study of non-patentable inventions. It uses various examples from history and the modern-day to highlight their significance in the broader framework of intellectual property rights. A patent, according to the definition given by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), is an exclusive right granted for […]
Lava International Ltd. v. Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson
Lava International Ltd. v. Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Written by KRITIKA THAKUR, 3rd year {National Law University, Delhi} Abstract The instant case[1] is a landmark judgment in the sphere of Intellectual Property Law in India, reinforcing the importance and value of SEPs, and the fact that the need that first gave rise to FRAND obligations for […]
Novozymes vs Assistant Controller of Patents
Patentability of Biochemicals : Madras High Court’s inclusive interpretation of Section 3(d) rin the Novozymes case. Manaswini, 2nd year {National Law University, Delhi} INTRODUCTION The Madras High Court’s decision in Novozymes vs Assistant Controller of Patents[1]is not only instrumental in understanding the implications of section 3(d) in the biochemical realm, but also for highlighting a […]
Novartis AG v. Union of India
Novartis AG v. Union Of India Written by Manaswini, National Law University, Delhi Introduction The Novartis AG vs. The Union of India case posed the first significant challenge to India’s newly amended patent laws, setting a precedent in the nation’s intellectual property landscape. The controversy in this landmark case revolved around Section 3(d) of the […]
Unlocking Data Exclusivity Under Article 39.3 of the TRIPS Agreement
Unlocking Data Exclusivity Under Article 39.3 of the TRIPS Agreement The intricate world of intellectual property and global trade has witnessed the emergence of a crucial concept in recent times: Data Exclusivity. Nestled within the framework of the TRIPS Agreement, specifically under Article 39.3, this concept represents a unique layer of protection for valuable undisclosed […]
Economic Significance in Inventions: Patentable Enough?
Economic Significance in Inventions: Patentable Enough? IPR Club Written by Rishija Tripathi {KIIT} Introduction A patent is the exclusive right given to the owner of an invention for making, selling or using the same for a certain period of time. It is one of the strongest Intellectual Property protection present and provides the patent-holder with […]
Section 3(k) of Indian Patents Act 1970: A hindrance to innovations
Section 3(k) of Indian Patents Act 1970: A hindrance to innovations Written by Manik [NLU, Jodhpur] Introduction Section 3 of the Patents Act, 1970 (hereinafter referred to as the Act) is an exclusion clause and states that a mathematical, a business method or a computer programme are not patentable as mentioned in section 3 (k) […]
How to get a Patent in more than one Country?- IPR Club
How to get a Patent in more than one Country?- IPR Club OurLegalWorld Written by: Palak Rajpal [Bharati Vidyapeeth, New Law College, Pune] Introduction With new technologies coming up every day like the new apple vision pro or simply a new feature in an iPhone, Patenting has become an everyday activity. Technological products or any […]
Protecting Intellectual Property in the Age of ChatGPT: Navigating IPR Issues
Protecting Intellectual Property in the Age of ChatGPT: Navigating IPR Issues:- IPR Club Introduction As Artificial Intelligence continues to advance, it presents new concerns for the protection of intellectual property rights (IPR). One prominent example of this is the growing usage of ChatGPT, a highly advanced language model created by OpenAI. Although ChatGPT and other […]
Artificial Intelligence and Patent in India: An Overview:- IPR Club
Artificial Intelligence and Patent in India: An Overview:- IPR Club OurLegalWorld INTRODUCTION The creator has created human beings with a mix of emotions and intelligent quotient which distinguishes us from machines. In a world where we are depending on artificial intelligence for daily chores. Artificial intelligence in simple language is the ability of a computer […]