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Abraham Lincoln – the Patent Enthusiast!

Abraham Lincoln, famed for abolishing slavery, was also an inventor and the only US president to hold a patent. His flotation device for boats highlights his interest in…

Intellepedia · 31 Jul 2019

Fly Like Superman

This post examines John Quincy St Clair's patent application for a full body teleportation system. It explores the inventor's experience, the technical claims, and the broader legal implications…

Intellepedia · 28 Jul 2019

Are You Ready for a Walk on Water?

This post analyses the development of water walking shoes and related inventions, referencing key international patents and their technological features. The focus is on the evolution from myth…

Intellepedia · 13 Jul 2019

Can use of an invention in a movie infringe a patent?

This article discusses the conditions under which using a patented invention in a movie may constitute patent infringement under Indian law. It differentiates between actual use and depiction,…

Intellepedia · 25 Oct 2018

Historical Patents: To Pin or Not to Pin

This article examines the history and impact of the safety pin patent, invented by Walter Hunt in 1849. It considers the invention’s practical, cultural, and commercial significance with…

Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 15 Feb 2016

Finding Ideas, Inventions and Creations – IP Audits II

The article explores the difficulties in identifying valuable ideas during IP audits in Indian companies. It examines organisational and process barriers, and underscores the importance of systematic idea…

Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 27 Nov 2015