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Patent – a shield for modern biotechnology

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

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 is patent? This should include an incentive step.

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Legal Implications of Regulating GMOs in Agriculture in India

IP and Legal Filings

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in agriculture is a topic that evokes sharp reactions across the globe. There is also a potential that non-GMO plants might suffer genetic contamination through cross-pollination. Protection of the rights of the farmers is another core legal aspect. India is no exception.

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Overview of the S. 3 landscape on patenting biotechnology inventions in India

SpicyIP

For example, as early as 1981, the US Supreme Court excluded “[l]aws of nature, natural phenomena, and abstract ideas” from patent protection. Notably, in Myriad , genomic DNA was held to be a ‘product of nature’ and ineligible for patent protection. CLS Bank Int’l.

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Influencers, bullfighting, deepfakes, AI, biopics… the Garrigues IP Blog celebrates its first birthday, covering all the hot topics.

Garrigues Blog

Final act: will the Supreme Court lend bullfighting a helping hand? Out post addressed the questions that the Supreme Court must answer when deciding whether a bullfight can be an original work and therefore protectable by copyright. How do you protect a website? There will be a sequel!

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Obituary - Professor Margaret Sophia Moy Llewelyn (1962-2021)

The IPKat

The thesis, entitled ‘The Legal Protection of New Plant Varieties,’ was examined in 1990 by Dr Yvonne Cripps (Emmanuel College, Cambridge). She served as Dean to the School of Law (2004-2008) and for 4 months as Acting Head of School (2008-2009). Margaret’s PhD (1985-1990) was supervised by Dr Allison Coleman.

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A Look Back at India’s Top IP Developments of 2021

SpicyIP

This year, we have divided these developments into three categories: a) Top 10 IP Judgments/Orders (Topicality/Impact). Top 10 Judgments/Orders [Topicality/Impact]. Both suits were filed before the 2012 amendment to the Copyright Act. b) Top 10 IP Judgments/Orders (Jurisprudence/Legal Lucidity) and. H Lundbeck A/S v.

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A Look Back at India’s Top IP Developments of 2023

SpicyIP

As in previous years, we have divided these developments into five categories: a) Top 10 IP Judgements/Orders (Topicality/Impact) b) Top 10 IP Judgements/Orders (Jurisprudence/Legal Lucidity) c) Top 10 IP Legislative and Policy Related Developments d) Other IP Developments; and e) Other Notable Developments. RDB and Co. the licensee.

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