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Part III: Descriptive Marks

This post was first published on 8th September, 2014. In continuation to the earlier post where we covered the US approach towards protection of descriptive marks, in the current post, we will be analyzing the circumstances in which descriptive marks can be protected in the EU. The EU position towards descriptive marks is clearly stated under Article 7(1)(c) of the Council Regulation (EC) No. 207/2009, which is couched in the similar language as that of the provision in the Indian Trademarks Act 1999,…

July 25, 2019 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 904Views 0Like

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Trademarking the Name of God? Huh! – Part 3

This post was first published on 8th September, 2014. In continuation to the previous post, we shall now have a look at other important cases where the issue of whether or not one can monopolize the name of the Creator by trademarking the name of God is discussed. In order to prevent unauthorized use of the picture of diety of Attukal Devi and description of "Sabarimala of Women / Streegalode Shabharimala (in Malayalam)", Attukal Bhagavathy Temple Trust has secured registration for the…

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Invention that Revolutionized the Industrial Revolution!

This post was first published on 13th October, 2014. Most of us have learned about the Industrial Revolution that took place in the 18th and 19th centuries, that ultimately resulted in the transition to the new manufacturing processes found even today. While I was reading about the industrial revolution, the question that flashed in my mind was, "Is there any invention that fueled the revolution?". Well, surprisingly (or not), the answer is a Yes! It's nothing but the Steam Engine. Let…

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Patentability of Higher Life Forms

This post was first published on 5th September, 2014. Today we will be discussing a case where the patent grant was rejected by the Canadian Patent Office as higher life forms are patent ineligible subject matter under the Act. Canada (Commissioner of Patents) (Appellants) vs. President & Fellows of Harvard College (Respondents) Case: The case was about a patent application filed by the Harvard College for a transgenic mouse. In the transgenic mouse, the genome was genetically altered with the insertion of an oncogene.…

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Can there be a Patent for a Method of Patent Trolling?

This post was first published on 11th October, 2014. How about committing the crime of killing all the criminals so as to prevent crime? Sounds outrageous, doesn't it? Well, then how about patenting the patent troll in order to prevent patent trolling? The USPTO is proof enough for granting some of the weirdest and craziest patents. But this one seems to be the cherry on the icing on the cake. Halliburton Energy Services Inc. has made an Application No. 11/741429 before the…

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Soggy Pizza? Blame it on the Box!

This post was first published on 2nd April, 2014. Vinay Mehta ordered pizza one evening. It was soggy from the steam trapped inside the box, a far cry from the crispy, steamy pizza he'd hoped for. Although this dampened the pizza's aroma, it was nowhere near dampening his spirit. Instead, Mr. Mehta resolved to end this problem once and for all. All it took was a little "thinking outside the box". Or was it inside? Here's how it goes: While the food…

July 25, 2019 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 1716Views 0Like

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Mind your L’s and M’s: Licensing & Merchandising – Part 1

This post was first published on 2nd September, 2014. Merchandising is an extension of a brand into new categories. Any merchandise is created by securing license of different Intellectual Properties such as themes, images, songs or dialogues of a film, characters etc. It is in the past decade that Movie Merchandise and Character Merchandise has gained popularity in India. According to the industry reports, global licensing & merchandising is a huge business with its top 125 licensors accounting for sales amounting…

July 25, 2019 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law 0Comment 938Views 0Like

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Can Combining Contrivances Give Rise to Inventive Step? – An IPAB Case Note

This post was published on 24th January, 2014. Eaton Electric BV Vs. Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs, Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) Decision - Mp. No. 86/210, Decided on 14th July, 2011. Invention: A hygrometer is used in combination with the arrangement of a moisture absorbing agent, which is provided inside the enclosed housing of a Switch Gear. Prior Art: 1. Switch gear in enveloping housing filled with dry air to control Arc energy. 2. Introduction of moisture absorbing agent to reduce water content in the air. Question:…

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Crossing the Rubicon: A Fork in the Road – Go Right or Left?

This post was first published on 24th July, 2014. Case Analysis of Dr. Aloys Wobben and another vs. Yogesh Mehra and others. CIVIL APPEAL NO. 6718 OF 2013 Facts: Dr. Aloys Wobben (Appellant) owns approximately 2,700 patents in more than 60 countries of which 100 patents are in India in the field of wind turbine generators and wind energy converters. Appellant was carrying out the manufacturing process in India through a joint venture partnership with the Yogesh Mehra and Ajay Mehra (Enercon India Limited)…

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Delhi HC Interprets the Timeline for Pre-Grant Representation of a Patent

This post was first published on 24th April, 2012. The relevant paragraphs of the case are reproduced below, a case brief will follow soon: 60. It must be understood that prior to the amendment in Section 25 in the year 2005, even a pre-grant opposition could be filed only by any person „interested‟. It is only after the amendment in 2005 that any person can now file the pre-grant opposition. The Act, therefore, makes a distinction between an opposer at the stage…

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Part III: Descriptive Marks

Trademarking the Name of God? Huh! – Part 3

Invention that Revolutionized the Industrial Revolution!

Patentability of Higher Life Forms

Can there be a Patent for a Method of Patent Trolling?

Soggy Pizza? Blame it on the Box!

Mind your L’s and M’s: Licensing & Merchandising – Part 1

Can Combining Contrivances Give Rise to Inventive Step? – An IPAB Case Note

Crossing the Rubicon: A Fork in the Road – Go Right or Left?

Delhi HC Interprets the Timeline for Pre-Grant Representation of a Patent

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