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 […]
IP Profit: How Startups Can Capitalize on Their Intellectual Property Through Licensing
Introduction Intellectual property (IP) is one of the most significant assets in the innovation economy for startups. Businesses in the technology, SaaS, biotech, deep-tech, and creative spaces have large amounts of intangible assets, such as patents, proprietary algorithms, software codes, brand identities, and confidential know-how. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has consistently emphasised that […]
AI and Fair Use: Navigating Legal Challenges in India and the United States
Artificial intelligence has gained a central stage over the past few years with the effects it has on the world. However, there are both positives and negatives of the same. While it has made our lives easier to some extent, it brings with it a lot of legal and ethical problems. One such legal issues […]
Intellectual Property Law and Competition Law: Conflicting or Complementing
Introduction If we take a broader look at the Intellectual Property Laws, the primary objective of the legislation in framing these laws is to provide exclusive rights to the IP right holder as against the entire world. For example, Patent Law aims to prevent copying or imitating patented goods by anyone other than the patentee. […]
Analyzing relationship between Contemporary art and Intellectual Property Rights
Introduction Over $67 billion USD was transacted in the worldwide contemporary art market in 2018, an increase of nearly $3 billion USD from the previous year’s value. The number of artworks bought and sold throughout the world increased to almost 40 million in 2018 from around 39 million the year before, providing further evidence of […]