Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

The topic of interest is related to both the cellular and molecular aspects of biological objects. Biotechnological advancements have strong implications in the pharmaceutical and food industries as well as in genetic modifications in animals, microorganisms, and plants. What are the biotechnological inventions?

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The IPKat

AUGUST 10, 2023

The reforms expanded the scope of plant variety protection beyond propagating material to include harvested material (such as fruits and cut flowers), in line with UPOV 1991.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 14, 2023

[iv] [Image Sources : Shutterstock] Even though traditional knowledge (TK) encompasses a wide range of subjects, nature-based knowledge is essential because it includes knowledge about safeguarding plants, having access to genetic resources, and managing biological resources sustainably. Both publicly and privately [v] , TK is practised.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 3, 2023

Prashant’s potent post on this topic titled “ The Uneasy Alliance between Basmati & IP ” discusses the issue since the RiceTec case and the politics around IP protection. Separately, those interested in this topic should check this post called Indian “Bayh Dole” Problems: Some Resource ; particularly check the CIS piece.)

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 9, 2023

On acquiescence, the court reiterated that for acquiescence “ there must be positive acts supported by weighty material as it entails an equitable defeasment of a statutory right conferred upon a party.” Continuing with our annual tradition, we curated a list of the top IP developments in India.

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