Introduction Patents have become an important tool for gaining a winning edge in any competitive race, especially in times when companies are competing in innovation, they serve as both the shield and sword in the world of business. When there…
INTRODUCTION Biotechnology Patent means the legal power given to the innovators to prevent third parties from producing, using or importing biotechnological inventions. A biotechnology patent, as described by Moore et al. (2019), comprises inventions pertaining to genetic material, living things,…
Introduction In the contemporary digital environment, the problem of piracy has become one of the most urgent, mainly due to the fact that the availability of information in the digital environment makes it possible to use copyrighted works without proper…
Introduction In the present era of knowledge economy, the ways for protection, management, and use of intellectual property or IP are a fundamental aspect for most of the business organizations irrespective of the field in which they operate. Of all…
INTRODUCTION The relation between Competition law and IP is dynamic in nature and ever changing so there is growing interest in the relationship between Competition law and Intellectual Property especially because IP protection has expanded globally. The primary concern from…
The global economy has become interconnected and with this there has been an emergence to Intellectual Property as an important factor shaping the dynamics of the international trade along with the competitive edge the market provides for. It is of…
A new era started with the innovation of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI systems can produce creative and novel outputs, such as computer programs, innovative ideas and artistic work, music, and other outputs. This digital advancement, raises a difficult legal question: Who…
Introduction: The development of drugs and other medical products is very important in this dynamic world. Innovation in the healthcare industry has become a pivotal part of everyone’s lives worldwide. Through the invention of various drugs and other medical products,…
Introduction In the realm of obtaining a patent right, conducting a ‘novelty search’ stands as a crucial step for patent applicants or inventors seeking to secure patents. This ‘preliminary investigation stage’ is also known as a ‘patentability search’, that serves…
The intellectual property rights are intangible in nature and it gives exclusive rights to the inventor or creator for their invention or creation. These rights are associated with intangible property properties owned by a person or any company and it…