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Cow dung lamp from Traditional Knowledge fails to light up patentability standards

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. Continue Reading Cow dung lamp from Traditional Knowledge fails to light up patentability standards

July 17, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Patents, Traditional Knowledge 0Comment 517Views 1Like

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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. Continue Reading Note on the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge

May 27, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patents, Traditional Knowledge 0Comment 497Views 0Like

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Indian IP Laws to Protect Traditional Culture and Folklore

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 and cultural diversity because they have both indigenous and immigrant communities. A balance has to be struck between the protection and preservation of cultural experience and traditional. Efficient cultural policies are required to meet the above challenges and free exchange of cultural experiences is required to make policies for effective protection of the same. A further…

July 25, 2019 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Traditional Knowledge 0Comment 1665Views 0Like

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Patently Asia – A Drug War!

This post was first published on 25th November, 2014. Japanese Patent about a pain-killing drug extracted from 'Kratom' (Mitragyna Speciosa), a well-known Southeast Asian medicinal plant, is creating contradictions. Patent documents and other publications reviewed, are silent on the origin of Kratom utilized by Chiba and Josai. Patents have been issued in Japan and the US, and patent applications may be pending elsewhere. How the Plant became a Painkiller drug? In the early 2000s, Japanese researchers began analyzing compounds extracted from Kratom as part of a program to assess medicinal…

July 25, 2019 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 852Views 0Like

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Informed Prior Art Analysis for Traditional Knowledge Based Inventions

This post was first published on November 26th, 2012. Prior art forms the core of novelty and inventive step analysis and also plays an important role in the assessment of other requirements. For negating novelty, the basic principle is: all elements of an invention must be present in a single prior art, expressly or inherently, supplemented by knowledge of a skilled artisan. For making an invention obvious, a combination of prior art elements that form part of the invention must be…

April 28, 2019 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property 0Comment 1061Views 0Like

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This image depicts a toothpaste tube shaped like a banana. It raises the question of such possibility. This post explores how traditional knowledge is used and misused by patents. Click on the image to read the full post.

Traditional 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 controversy. After successfully revoking turmeric patent claims that formed part of traditional knowledge, the Indian government has taken numerous initiatives ranging from legislative and policy changes to documentation and creation of a library of information (TKDL). With the press and media joining the effort, the awareness with respect to rights of traditional knowledge holders , actions…

December 10, 2018 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patents, Traditional Knowledge 0Comment 1465Views 0Like

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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 3439Views 0Like

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Fundamentals of Intellectual Property – Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at UPES School of Law

The following presentation titled "Fundamentals of Intellectual Property" is part of the Patent Law and Practice Program being taught by the BananaIP Team to the B.tech-LLB Students of UPES School of Law, Dehradun. The presentation covers the following topics: Introduction to Intellectual Property Species of IP Patents Copyrights Brand Value Trademarks Industrial Designs Trade Secrets Geographical Indications Traditional Knowledge Dr. Kalyan’s Latest IP thriller - The Dravidian You may access the…

October 30, 2017 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property 0Comment 1526Views 0Like

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Salient Features of the National IPR Policy – Part 2

In this part of the post we will list down some of the important salient features of the National IPR Policy. To read the first part of this post click here. The National IPR Policy has 7 objectives and each of the objectives has been laid out quite well along with the steps that need to be taken to achieve them. These objectives and some of the important steps involved in achieving these objectives are provided…

May 17, 2016 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property 0Comment 2764Views 0Like

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The Business of Intellectual Property – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at the Woxsen School of Business

The following presentation was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala, Managing Partner BananaIP Counsels, at the Woxsen School of Business, Hyderabad. The presentation is titled “The Business of Intellectual Property” and covers the following topics: Species of IP Patents Entertainment Patents Copyrights Brand value Trademarks Industrial Designs Trade Secrets Geographical Indications Traditional Knowledge About Dr. Kalyan Kankanala Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala manages the largest new age Intellectual Property Firm,…

February 6, 2016 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property 0Comment 717Views 0Like

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Cow dung lamp from Traditional Knowledge fails to light up patentability standards

Note on the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge

Indian IP Laws to Protect Traditional Culture and Folklore

Patently Asia – A Drug War!

Informed Prior Art Analysis for Traditional Knowledge Based Inventions

Traditional Knowledge: Use or Misuse?

Intellectual Property and Yoga Massage

Fundamentals of Intellectual Property – Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at UPES School of Law

Salient Features of the National IPR Policy – Part 2

The Business of Intellectual Property – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at the Woxsen School of Business

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