The Madras High Court dismissed an appeal challenging the rejection of a patent for an eco-friendly lamp made from panchagavya and traditional herbal leaves. The court upheld the decision, citing traditional knowledge and lack of inventive step.
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Note on the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge
The WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Traditional Knowledge aims to enhance patent system efficiency and transparency regarding genetic resources and traditional knowledge.
Read more about Note on the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional KnowledgeAccessibility in Delhi High Court IP Division Rules, 2021
On 10th December, 2021, the Delhi High Court issued a public notice containing the finalized rules of procedure for its Intellectual Property Rights Division, in...
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This post was first published on 8th November, 2014. Most places in the world, where traditional knowledge and folklore exist, face the challenge of multiculturalism...
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This post was first published on 22nd March, 2012. We are all aware that what is already existing in the public domain falls outside the...
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The Earth’s biological resources are vital to humanity’s economic and social development, as well as for the maintenance of ecosystem health. Countries have long recognized...
Read more about Biodiversity law requirement of NBA Approval for Indian herbal companiesAccessibility of Science to Persons with Blindness: Miles and Miles To Go
In my earlier post, I spoke about the legal framework for access of information and data to persons with blindness and other disabilities from the...
Read more about Accessibility of Science to Persons with Blindness: Miles and Miles To GoTraditional Knowledge: Use or Misuse?
First Publication Date: 28th October 2010. Misuse of traditional knowledge and measures to prevent the same have been attracting attention since the turmeric patent...
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First Publication Date: 24th June 2010. A patent was granted to CSIR with respect to a composition useful for protecting and/or repairing DNA from...
Read more about Another Patent Granted Over Medicinal Value of Cow’s UrineA Round table on “Protection of Traditional Knowledge / Traditional Cultural Expression – Evolving a Sui-Generis Model for India
First Publication Date: 27th January 2010 A Round Table conference on Protection of Traditional knowledge was concluded recently (January 25-26, 2010) at National Law School...
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