Top 5 Mistakes to avoid in a Patentability Search
Somewhere in the world right now, an inventor is filing a patent application without having conducted a proper patentability search. They know their idea is brilliant. They have a gut feeling it is new. And that gut feeling, more often than not, is going to cost them. The numbers tell a frank story. According to […]
The Skinny Label Crisis in Pharma Licensing: Innovation vs. Affordability
The Skinny Label Crisis in Pharma Licensing: Innovation vs. Affordability The “skinny label” strategy has emerged as a contentious battleground in pharmaceutical patent law, allowing generic manufacturers to launch products early by carving out patented uses from their FDA-approved labels under Section VIII of the Hatch-Waxman Act. This regulatory carve-out enables market entry for unpatented […]
Fair Use vs. Licensing in Education: Legal Balance for Learning
Fair use and licensing represent two distinct pathways for educators and institutions to access copyrighted materials legally, each serving different needs within the educational ecosystem. Fair use offers flexibility for spontaneous classroom activities and transformative scholarship, while licensing provides certainty for systematic reproduction and distribution. This tension shapes everything from lecture slides to online course […]
Aston Martin Lagonda Patent Portfolio Landscape Analysis
Aston Martin Lagonda Patent Landscape Analysis: IP Portfolio, Automotive Technology Innovation & Global Filing Strategy | IIPRD Patent Landscape Report · IIPRD Technology Intelligence Series Aston Martin Lagonda Patent Landscape: A Comprehensive Intellectual Property & Luxury Automotive Technology Innovation Analysis An in-depth analysis of 332 patent documents spanning nine decades of automotive engineering excellence — […]
The Patentability of Artificial Neural Networks: Lessons from the UK Supreme Court for Indian Patent Law
Introduction Can an Artificial Neural Network (“ANN”) be patented? This question has puzzled courts across various jurisdictions, and the recent UK Supreme Court judgment in Emotional Perception AI Ltd. v. Comptroller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks contains some valuable lessons for Indian patent law. Although UK and Indian patent law vary significantly, the […]
DNA as Intellectual Property: Can Your Genes Be Owned?
Introduction The United States Supreme Court ruled unanimously in June 2013 in the case of Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. that naturally occurring DNA sequences cannot be patented. This judgement was celebrated as a triumph for patients, scientists, and healthcare professionals who had been unable to afford BRCA genetic testing because a […]
Licensing Digital Content to OTT Platforms in India: Navigating IP & Regulatory Risks
Introduction A tectonic shift, one that has brought the emergence of a new ecosystem in the Indian media over the past decade, is none other than the development of over-the-top or OTT platforms. These include Netflix, Zee5, Sony Liv, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, Hulu and many more. The platforms are designed to offer a wide […]
PUMA SE Global Patent Portfolio Analysis
This analysis explores the global patent portfolio of PUMA SE, highlighting its innovation strategy, key technology areas, and international filing trends. It provides insights into how the company leverages intellectual property to strengthen its competitive position and drive growth in the global sportswear industry. PUMA SE Patent Landscape Analysis: IP Portfolio, Innovation Trends & Technology […]
Blockchain-Based IP Licensing in India’s 2025 Semiconductor Growth: Benefits and Challenges
Introduction India is steadily advancing in the global semiconductor race. The nation is channeling large-scale investments into the chip industry, supported by governmental initiatives, and increasing number of patents being generated. In such a landscape, Intellectual property (IP) licensing becomes even more essential. Every design, process, and component involved in manufacturing a chip is tied […]
New Balance Patent Landscape
This article examines the patent landscape of New Balance, focusing on its technological innovations, design advancements, and intellectual property strategies that strengthen its competitive position in the global athletic footwear market. New Balance Patent Landscape Analysis | IP Intelligence Report | IIPRD Technology Insight Blog · IIPRD New Balance Patent Landscape: A Deep-Dive into Footwear, […]