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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
JUSTICE FOR THE RARE: UNRAVELING DELAYS, ACCESS, AND THE FIGHT FOR LIFE-SAVING DRUGS IN INDIA
In a landmark move, the Delhi High Court recently addressed the plight of patients suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a debilitating rare disease. The […]
BETWEEN MORALITY AND INNOVATION: ANALYZING THE DELHI HIGH COURT’S DECISION ON E-CIGARETTE PATENTS
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court’s decision on July 4, 2024, in Phillip Morris Products SA v. Assistant Controller Of Patents And Design […]
Trailblazing Decisions transform Indian Patent Law: A new chapter of adaptability in Claim Modification
Delhi High Court recently rendered two historic rulings that profoundly altered the patent law landscape, especially about the extent of allowable claim modifications under Indian […]
Significant changes in Statement of Working under “The Patents (Amendment), Rules, 2024
On March 15, 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry notified the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024 (“Amended Rules”), introducing significant changes to Indian patent practice […]
Registrations extended by a week : Comprehensive Course on Patents (5th October to 23rd November 2024)- The IP Press In Collaboration with S. Majumdar & Co.
Following a favorable outcome of preparing students and professionals for the patent agent exam and providing them with a comprehensive guide on Patents in 2022 […]
The Debate Surrounding Performer’s Rights of Fashion Models
“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way […]
3rd sankhla & Associates National Moot Court Competition 2024
The AmikusQriae (TAQ) is organizing the 3rd edition of Sankhla & Associates National Moot Court Competition 2024 in association with its esteemed joint organizer Sankhla […]