The Açaí Alchemy: Biopiracy, Epistemic Injustice and the Limits of Symbolism
Brazil has declared açaí, an Amazonian superfood which is deeply ingrained in the indigenous foodways as its national fruit in January 2026 (Law No. 15.330/2026). […]
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A Regime of Ambiguity
Introduction Recently, India enacted the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, 2025, fundamentally altering the nation’s nuclear patent landscape. […]
The Dawn of Digital Adjudication: Navigating the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2025
The Indian patent landscape is currently undergoing its most significant structural shift in decades. While the discourse usually centers on high-profile pharmaceutical litigations or AI […]
Delhi High Court Rules in Favor of Public Interest: Natco Wins Patent Battle Against Roche for SMA Drug Risdiplam
The Delhi High Court delivered a landmark judgment on October 9, 2025, dismissing Swiss pharmaceutical giant F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG’s appeal and clearing the path […]
Owning the Echo: Can the Sonic Architecture of Indian Temples Be Patented?
It is often said that temples are the landscapes of the soul. Indian temples are famed not just for its visual grandeur but also for […]
From Treaties to Shelves: How IP Clauses in BITs Affect Product Consumption
When a foreign company wants to set up operations within a particular nation, there are a few factors that it may consider. Flexibility or ease […]
LEGO’s IP Strategy: From Bricks to Brand Universe
Introduction Lego was a company which started as a small Danish workshop and over the years has become a worldwide phenomenon. Founded in 1932 by […]
Crash Course on Patent Agent Exam, 2026 (1st November 2025- 14th December 2025)- The IP Press
Dates: 1st November 2025- 14 December 2025Weekend live sessions from industry experts! About the Course: This Crash Course on Patent Agent Exam, 2026 is designed to […]
From Holdout to Payout: Delhi HC’s Landmark FRAND Ruling in Dolby v. Lava
The 10 July 2025 decision given by the Delhi High Court in Dolby International AB & Anr v. Lava International Ltd by Justice Amit Bansal […]
Battle of Panchagavya and Patent: Combating for Traditional Knowledge in IP Regime
Introduction Traditional knowledge (TK) is a type of intellectual property but also possesses distinct attributes. Unlike conventional intellectual property, TK encompasses the skills, practices, and […]
Celebrating Innovation: Launch of Our AI & IP Law Newsletter | The IP Press |
Greetings from The IP Press. The IP Press proudly launches its first ever Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Rights Newsletter this Independence Day — a […]
Free Certificate Course on Basics of IPR | Dates: 30th August – 7th September 2025
About the course Intellectual property is the currency of the tech world. The pharmaceutical patent for Lipitor generated over $100 billion in revenue, the copyright […]
Therapeutic Efficacy: A Requirement Under Section 3(d), Not Section 3(e) of the Indian Patents Act
The Hon’ble High Court at Calcutta has recently passed an Order allowing an Appeal from the Order of the Controller refusing an application on the […]
Hear Less, Grant More: A Welcome Trend in Patent Practice
The patent office recently introduced the tools to access granted patents without a hearing and refusals without a hearing. The provisions for granting and refusing […]
Certificate Course on AI and IP Laws (19th July – 3rd August 2025)- The IP Press
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the intersection between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property (IP). It is designed for law students to understand […]
Patentability of Computer-Related Invention: Disparate Treatment of Similar Categories
CRI Blog Series Part 2 I. Introduction In the previous blog, the position regarding technical effect and technical contribution has been analysed. The logical question […]
Patentability of Computer-Related Invention: Test of Technical Effect and Technical Contribution
CRI Blog Series Blog 1 I. Introduction The Indian Patent Office has recently published the Draft Guidelines for Computer-Related Invention, 2025.[1] The discussion for patentability […]
The Metaverse Patent Wars: Ownership, Access, and User Rights in Virtual Realities
Welcome to the Metaverse Imagine a world where you could be in two different places at the same time, where you exist in two different […]
Crash Course on Patent Agent Exam, 2025: Specialized training for Paper II (14th December 2024- 05 January 2025)- The IP Press
Dates: 14th December 2024- 05 January 2025Weekend live sessions from industry experts! About the Course: This Crash Course on Patent Agent Exam, 2025 is designed to […]
Exclusive Workshop: Master Patent Drafting for Paper II – Patent Agent Exam 2025!
(November 10-November 23, 2024) -The IP Press in Collaboration with S. Majumdar & Co. The IP Press, in collaboration with S. Majumdar & Co., proudly […]