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Patent Thickets in the Software Industry

Introduction In his paper titled ‘Navigating the patent thicket: Cross licenses, patent pools, and standard setting’, US Economist and Professor Carl Shapiro defines patent thickets as “a dense web of overlapping intellectual property rights that a company must hack its way through in order to actually commercialize new technology”. Essentially,...

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Case Law: Ramya S. Moorthy V. Registrar of Trade Marks And Others

Introduction The Madras High Court recently delivered a significant judgment in the case of Ramya S. Moorthy vs. Registrar of Trade Marks & Anr, [W.P.(IPD).Nos.3 & 4 of 2023] dated 10 August 2023. This case revolves around the interpretation of Section 21(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, and its...

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Patents Simplified: Retinal Prosthesis

Background   The first recorded attempt to restore sight to the blind took place in 1968 when doctors G. S. Brindley and W. S. Lewin surgically implanted an electronic device in a 52-year-old patient. Unlike modern retinal implants, this device was not placed in the patient’s eye but directly on the...

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Why is Patent Protection Granted for 20 Years?

Patents and Patent Terms “Invention” refers to a technological solution to a particular issue. A patent is a document that establishes a legal situation in which the patented invention can typically only be exploited (manufactured, used, sold, or imported) with the owner’s consent. Patents are granted to applicants by government...

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How Can You Effectviely Build a Patent Portfolio?

A patent portfolio is like a treasure chest of ideas and inventions. It’s a collection of patents that you or your company owns, covering innovative concepts, technologies, or designs. But it’s more than just a list—it’s a strategic tool. A good patent portfolio works together to protect your business’s core...

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7 Reasons Behind the Surge in Patent Filings and Grants in India

India saw a 15.7% rise in patent filings in 2023, ranking 6th worldwide in WIPO’s World Intellectual Property Indicators Report.  While the figures for 2024 have yet to cone up, general traends indicate a steady increase in patent filing. This growth was mainly driven by more patents being filed by...

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Why Are Green Patents Growing in India?

India has emerged as an important player in the field of green technologies, with a rising number of patent filings related to environmental innovations. The country’s focus on sustainable development, combined with government support and increased awareness, has contributed to a thriving green tech patent ecosystem. There are a number...

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Are Arms and Ammunition Patentable? | IP Conversations

Guns and other firearms are certainly inventions which require a lot of intellectual input and effort. However, the patentability of such arms and ammunition is not simple. Read this IP Conversation to find out! Hey IP Geek.  I heard that guns and other projectile weapons are not patentable in India....

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