Patents in Orbit: Reimagining Intellectual Property for India’s Space Future
Introduction In the twenty-first century, outer space has transitioned from being a state monopoly to a frontier dominated by private enterprises and global collaborations. India, which was once a minor player in the space race, has now become a major player. Mangalyaan, Chandrayaan, and the forthcoming Gaganyaan mission are just a few of the many […]
Patent Rights and Their Impact on Pharmaceutical Markets
Introduction The recent decision of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) in “Swapan Dey v Competition Commission of India & Anr.[1]” brings back the focus on the interplay between patent rights, competition law, and public health in the pharmaceutical sector. While the case has largely been viewed as a jurisdictional determination concerning the respective […]
Compulsory Licensing in Entertainment: A Constitutional and IP Law Reassessment of the Balance Between Innovation and Access
Introduction: Redefining Cultural Access in the Age of Platformization In the present day, platform-driven entertainment systems, the delivery of cultural products, whether it is music, cinema, or digital media, is not interceded by state organisations but instead, by privately owned intermediaries. The ownership of huge IP portfolios by streaming platforms, digital broadcasters, and global tech […]
How to Negotiate a Strong IP Licensing Agreement: Key Clauses to Include
Important agreements for Intellectual Property (IP), which include licensing in IP, are the backbone of commercialization of the innovation-involved businesses and individuals in monetizing the intellectual property that is owned such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Such agreements allow a licensee to use IP with an assured retaining right for the licensor, along […]
The Proposed Trade Secrets Bill, 2024: Legal Framework and Economic Impact
Intellectual Property Law has evolved rapidly in past decades due to scientific and technological development. The most significant changes can be witnessed in Business models and software patents.[1] Intellectual Property creates the right balance between creator and public welfare, leading the economy to flourish with great ideas and society to prosper.[2] There are different intellectual […]
The Evolving Jurisprudence of Copyright in AI-Generated Works
Both artistic and technical information have been transforming lately about how to create in all industries. From very complicated paintings to writing symphonies and developing entire novels, it is just incredible how AI-derived tools such as DALL·E or DeepDream of Google and ChatGPT can be extremely good at showing just how wide this fantastic world […]
Trade Secrets under Lock and Chain: How Blockchain is revolutionizing Business Security
Introduction Trade Secrets have always been one of the crown jewels of any business. There are three major criteria (Trade Secrets, n.d.) for an information to be identified as a trade secret, namely – it must be a secret, i.e., it is known only to a few people, it must have a commercial value, and it […]
Inter- Relation of Blockchain Technology and Intellectual Property Rights
ABSTRACT Blockchain technology has gained much attention in recent years and is among the newest technologies. To preserve transparency, the author of this article will attempt to analyze the relationship between blockchain technology and intellectual property rights. Blockchain technology is one of the most transparent, safe, and reliable technologies available today. It investigates how blockchain […]
Compulsory Licencing
Introduction Compulsory licence is a licence issued by the government to an applicant for making, using, selling a patented product or making use of a patented process without consent of the patentee. Provisions related to compulsory licensing are outlined in Chapter 16 of the Patents Act, 1970. Application of compulsory licencing Section 84 of the […]
The Role of Intellectual Property Rights in India’s Startup Ecosystem: A Pathway to Innovation and Growth.
Introduction In the quickly developing scenery of the recent business the startups stand as the indications of modernization which brings the new concepts and fresh products or the amenities to the market. The pathway to feat for this young innovativeness is troubled with challenges from obtaining the subsidy for shielding their exceptional notions in contradiction […]