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Prof. David Vaver Presents “Mr. Justice Laddie and his Intellectual Property Cases: Of Millefeuilles and a Fish Called Elvis”

IPilogue

In copyright, Justice Laddie warned us about the possibly of being misled by similarity by excision , that is, “chipping away and ignoring all the bits which are undoubtedly not copied may result in the creation of an illusion of copying in what is left”. You can watch UCL’s full recording of the lecture here:

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Balancing Innovation: India’s Views for Pharmaceuticals in the Efta Trade Deal

IIPRD

The nature of the pharmaceutical industry, where it is costly to discover new drugs but relatively inexpensive to produce generic versions, leads to a constant struggle between inventors and generic drug companies. xiii] Ensuring access to affordable medications is a key priority for India.

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Guest Post by Prof. Hrdy & Dan Brean: The Patent Law Origins of Science Fiction

Patently-O

Hrdy, Professor of Intellectual Property Law at University of Akron School of Law, and Daniel H. Brean, Senior In-House Intellectual Property Counsel, Respiratory Care, Philips. Gernsback was also an inventor and serious scientific thinker in his own right. Guest post by Camilla A.

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Understanding the Patent Process

LexBlog IP

From Idea to Invention The patent process can be very daunting if you’re new to intellectual property law. Patents provide peace of mind knowing that your hard work won’t be copied without permission or credit is given where it is due. The investment will be well worth it! Utility Patent or Design Patent?

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Role of Intellectual Property in Entertainment Industry

IIPRD

In this sector, intellectual property (IP) regulations are essential for defending the rights of inventors, artists, and producers. Copy Right Law in the Entertainment Industry The cornerstone of intellectual property protection in the entertainment sector is copyright law.

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What Are the Risks of Not Patenting Your Invention?

Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

For larger companies, budget is also a concern, but often it is also the time required of inventors to adequately document an invention disclosure and to work with a patent professional. Often, a patent inventor is also a company executive such as the CEO or CTO and their time is limited. So, what happens if you decide not to patent?

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

There are several types of IPRs that startups should be aware of: Patents: Patents protect new inventions and grant exclusive rights to the inventor for a limited period. Startups can secure copyrights to prevent unauthorized copying or distribution of their creative works.