Introduction Artificial Intelligence refers to the creation and development of complex, human-like brains. It is a branch of science and technology that’s fairly new, often still considered as a part of science fiction. But with the advancement of technology and human effort, it has become a reality, at least… Read More »AI-Generated Inventions and Their Patentability
Background Back in August 2020, Apple Inc. lost against the patent infringement suit (for two patents) brought by Optis Wireless Technology, filed in Texas. This claim was related to the use of 4G telecommunications technology used in Apple’s iPhone. As per a report by This… Read More »Why is the Optis v. Apple Saga Significant?
In today’s technology-driven world, innovation is of paramount importance. Innovative products and processes reduce manufacturing time, streamline the supply chain process and ultimately allows for the production of cheaper, more efficient goods that are accessible by more consumers. The importance of innovation is so much,… Read More »Encouraging Innovation: The Way Forward
Background It is an accepted practice in the corporate sector that the company will file a patent application by relying on the inventions by its employees, under the company’s name. This is done mostly due to the existing employment contract, which has a specific clause… Read More »Who Owns the IP Created By Employees?
What is Evergreening? With the introduction of several vaccines against COVID-19, there have been debates over a controversial topic in the IP regime: the Evergreening of Patents. Evergreening denotes the practice where the players in the pharmaceutical industry try to extend the term of a… Read More »Patent Evergreening and Its Effects
Patent trolls are one of the natural (if obstructive) offshoots of a highly competitive, saturated patent market. These entities typically possess a patent not to exploit or sell it, but to use it as a litigation tool for what many other parties would call a… Read More »Germanys’ Move to Deter Frivolous Patent Litigation
It’s no secret that different countries have different requirements when it comes to transport. However, practicality doesn’t always gel with public perception, which is influenced by factors as diverse as culture and fashion. Worldwide, there has been a greater surge in the number of larger… Read More »What Does Teslas’ Patent Portfolio Mean for the Road?
As time passes, the technological advancements are picking up pace throughout the world. This results in increasing software usage, in contrast to earlier technological developments where progress meant hardware improvements. Today, there is fierce competition in the field of software. There is also always a… Read More »Software and IP Protection
Second waves of the COVID 19 pandemic have been encountered by many countries around the world. The number of cases and the death toll are unexpectedly staggering, especially in developing countries like India. The first wave of the pandemic in 2020 had resulted in huge… Read More »Patent Wavier: The Real Answer to Vaccine Shortage?
The second wave of Covid-19 has hit many countries particularly hard, and none more so than India. We hear horror-movie level stories social media everyday- of families wiped off, of people begging in the streets for oxygen, and of cremation grounds that more closely resemble… Read More »The State of Covid-19 IP Waivers
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