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I was already like this before you got here: prior use as an exception to patent infringement

Garrigues Blog

In addition, a third party’s use of an invention before its registration by another is also relevant to assess patent infringement. The right of prior use is set forth in article 63 of the current Patents Law of 2015, the wording of which is practically identical to that of article 54 of the earlier Patents Law of 1986.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (March 4-March 10)

SpicyIP

Highlights of the Week Hot-Tubbing in Indian IP Litigation: Delhi High Court Issues Directives in High-Stakes Patent Infringement Case Image from [link] here Recently, the DHC issued directives regarding expert evidence in the Perjeta patent litigation. Anything we are missing out on? Please let us know in the comments below.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (July 26 – August 1)

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Parliamentary Standing Committee Report on IPR: Tipping the Scales of Patent Law? Continuing our posts on the Parliamentary Standing Committee Report, I wrote a II-part post on the Report’s recommendations on patent law reform. Part I and II.

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Patents and Cannabis

More Than Your Mark

The position of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on trademarks for cannabis-related goods and services is discussed in my colleague’s blog post, “ Trademark Registration for Cannabis Trademark Owners a Legal Haze.”. Patents have issued with at least one claim containing the word “cannabis” or “cannabinoid.”

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Patentability Search of Software in India

IP and Legal Filings

Hence, the software has to be a new invention to be patentable. Should you go for Patents or Copyrights? However, software enjoys dual protection under copyright and patent law, but which law prevails will depend on the strategic advantage sought by the applicant.

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