IntroductionThree-dimensional (3D) printing, or additive manufacturing, is a revolutionary technology that can transform many industries. It enables production of complicated objects and items from digital designs or models in layers, opening exceptional opportunities in various sectors such as healthcare, aerospace and the like. As the 3D printing technology becomes more accessi...Read More

“Technology evolves faster than legislation” is a statement that has become particularly relevant in the present Digital Age. The gaming industry now offers a highly interactive, collaborative, and competitive virtual community, providing a platform for several flourishing opportunities, including “Live Streaming”. This emergence has given rise to innovative a...Read More

Recently, the Delhi High Court ruled that there needs to be a code of conduct regulating the activities of patent and trademark agents in India. The verdict comes in view of a concern raised before the court over the unethical practices of some patent agents and calls for stricter guidelines to ensure professional integrity in this branch of practice. The High Court noted that considering the duti...Read More

IntroductionThe opposition before the grant under Indian patent law has become a significant process which facilitates quality and legal validity of patents. Implemented after the passing of the 2005 Amendment Act, this provision permits any individual to institute proceedings to invalidate a patent granted with...Read More

The Pre-Grant Opposition has played a major role since its inception as an essential stage of Patent prosecution. However, as of now, is it fulfilling the intention behind writing it in the statute and bringing it into effect?DRAWBACKS OF PRE-GRANT OPPOSITION IN INDIA...Read More

IntroductionThe priority date of a patent is the earliest filing date within a family of patent applications. In case of a single patent application, the priority date would be the filing date of the application. When the applicant files multiple related patent applications, the priority date would be the d...Read More

IntroductionOver the past few decades, there has been a considerable progress in Indian agriculture, particularly in the production of food grains, horticultural crops, and animal products. Yet a lot remains to be done to improve farmers’ earnings, streamlining supply chains, reducing post-ha...Read More

IntroductionIn an era where environmental sustainability has become a global imperative, the role of green patents in fostering innovation cannot be overstated. Green patents, which encompass a range of technologies aimed at reducing environmental impact, are pivotal in the transition towards a more susta...Read More

IntroductionIn the realm of innovation and intellectual property, there are two main ways to spread new ideas and discoveries: publications and patents. They both contribute to development of technology and knowledge vastly; however, they are purposed distinctly and therefore do...Read More

INTRODUCTION An extraordinary accomplishment in the field of intellectual property rights (IPR) was recently reported by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India: The Patent Office issued an unprecedented one lakh patents in a single fiscal year. This achievement emphasizes the strong environment...Read More

INTRODUCTION:“Indian Patent office grants one lakh patents in past year.” A bewildering headline reported by The Hindu in March 2024, showcases the remarkable growth and evolution of India's patent system. But what are patents? And what kind of protection do they offer? The World I...Read More

ABSTRACTThe adoption of certain methods or techniques of executing business by corporates, be it in any part of the world, are available for getting a Patent, which goesby the name- Business Method Patents. The different ways of deploying technology for the economic affairs of the corporates is what makes t...Read More

INTRODUCTIONThe fashion industry is a dynamic and ever-changing sector that thrives on creativity, innovation, and originality. Trends in fashion are as fluid as the fabric they are made from. The impeccable intersection of technology, artistry and commerce that is the fashion industry, has given rise to...Read More

INTRODUCTION:“Indian Patent office grants one lakh patents in past year.” A bewildering headline reported by The Hindu in March 2024, showcases the remarkable growth and evolution of India's patent system. But what are patents? And what kind of protection do they offer? The World Intelle...Read More

IntroductionThe patent system is based on the utilitarian conception of fostering innovation by incentivizing innovators by giving them exclusive, time-limited proprietary rights over the innovation. This reward is in the form of a patent. Since the main focus of patent law is to promote invention the questio...Read More