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Patent Search and its Types in India

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Patent Search and its Importance. A patent search is the first step of the Patent Registration process in India, and that too is a crucial one. By performing a patent search, you can get an indication of what all information is available and accessible in the public domain concerning the proposed invention.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (January 8-January 14)

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Kavitha Kuruganti on 9 January 2024 (Delhi High Court) Image from here A division bench of the Delhi High Court set aside the Single Judge’s order revoking the plaintiff’s plant variety registration. Google to go to trial in AI patent dispute. Novartis AG v. Natco Pharma Ltd. Open AI files response in the NYT copyright lawsuit.

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Understanding Freedom to Operate (FTO) Concerning IP & Patents

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It implies that while a specific technology may be protected in the main markets of a company, it may lie in the public domain in some other countries. In the latter case, no license or permission of any sort is required from the patent owner for commercializing the product. Patents have a limited protection period.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (March 20-March 25)

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Other posts IP Financing in India – Part I: Perfection of Security and (Non) Registration of Copyright Despite the increasing importance of intellectual property in the modern economy, there is a surprising lack of attention given to IP financing in India. Regarding the objection of the defendants that the documents related to Defendant No.

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2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

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If these materials show the use of trademarks, logos, or slogans that are not already the subject of a trademark registration or application, then these marks should be cleared for use to prevent unintended liabilities, and they should be considered for possible registration. .

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Cardinals Of Intellectual Property Rights (Part- I)

IP and Legal Filings

In 1891, Madrid Agreement was adopted whereby the foundation of international registrations of marks was launched. After this, comes the subject matter requisites for a patent, which are: Novelty: Being novel means it should not form a part of the prior art, which means any literature present in the public domain.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (January 1- January 7)

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Other Posts Scandal and Obscene Trademarks: Determining Immoral Trademarks in Indian Law Obscene/ scandalous marks are prohibited from registration, but are they? Discussing the historical foundation of refusing registration to such marks Prof. Similipal kai chutney (red ant chutney) from Odisha gets a GI registration.