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Public Access to TKDL under an Open Source Model

First Publication Date: 16th January 2010 This is in furtherance of the post on opening the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) for public access in order to further research and development of traditional knowledge. As I had stated in my post, making TKDL available under an open source model would enable the development of traditional knowledge and also safeguard the interests of traditional knowledge holders ("Holders"). The model I am proposing hereunder is based on the success of the…

November 5, 2018 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Traditional Knowledge 0Comment 1437Views 0Like

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Image accompanying blogpost on "IP and Yoga Massage""

Intellectual Property and Yoga Massage

"Working with the body is an art more than a skill," Mr. Raghavendra tells his students of 'Yoga Massage' in his very first class. It is in fact fascinating to watch him express, original body work with elements of creativity that surpass intellectual property standards and take a substantial lead. While many body work sequences are based on traditional practices, several practitioners and therapists have over the years developed novel and creative sequences for various reasons ranging from recipient requirement…

September 15, 2018 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Traditional Knowledge 0Comment 3444Views 0Like

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The featured image shows powdered turmeric in a steel bowl with a spoon inserted inside. This post deals with traditional knowledge associated with turmeric. To know more, please click here.

The Curious Case of Turmeric Latte

Turmeric Latte is experiencing a wide following and has attained a cult status in the market abroad. From Sydney to San Francisco, cafes and restaurants are adding turmeric latte to their menus and the rising popularity of the same is reflected in the gradual loss of sales of different coffee lattes.The Guardian analyzing the market demand has given Turmeric Latte a title - ‘2016’s drink of choice’. Google, too in its report of November 2015 to January 2016 has mentioned…

June 10, 2016 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Traditional Knowledge 0Comment 1836Views 0Like

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The image depicts a round plate with various spices like turmeric, cumin seeds, cinnamon, fenu greek placed on it. This post relates to traditional knowledge. For more information click here.

National IPR Policy – Traditional Knowledge Related Objectives

India approved its first ever Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) policy with a vision to stimulate creativity and innovation and to promote advancement in science and technology, arts and culture, traditional knowledge and biodiversity resources. The policy lays out seven broad objectives and they are as follows: Awareness: outreach and promotion; Generation of IPRs; Legal and legislative framework; Administration and management; Commercialization of IPR; Enforcement and adjudication; and Human capital development. This article considers various…

May 24, 2016 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Traditional Knowledge 0Comment 1137Views 0Like

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The featured image is of the Lion Capital which consists of the Ashoka Chakra, with a horse and bull on either sides, and an hoisted Indian flag below it. The Lion Capital is the national emblem of India. The image is related to the post as it is a part of the Sinapse Series"Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress". To read the post click here.

Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 11

The post below gives statistical information about the progress made by India with respect to Pharmaceutical Patents. The Indian Patents Act amendment of 2005 ushered in a new atmosphere for the Pharmaceutical industry in the country. The amending act of 2005 made the Patents Act, 1970 substantially compliant to the TRIPS agreement signed by India in 1995. This post seeks to provide a statistical analysis of “A Decade of Pharma Patents in India”. The Pharmaceutical industry has perhaps been one…

September 1, 2015 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patents, Traditional Knowledge 0Comment 701Views 0Like

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Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 10

The post below highlights the achievements of the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library or TKDL in the previous decade. 20 years ago, two patents pushed the Indian government into a full panic mode. These two patents were none other than the infamous Turmeric and Neem patents. In 1995, Suman K. Das and Hari Har P. Cohly were granted a US patent on ‘Use of Turmeric in Wound Healing’, and in the same year, WR Grace was granted a patent for neem-based bio…