Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind. It includes inventions, literary works, and designs. IP rights protect these creations from unauthorised use. They encourage innovation and creativity. In India, IP laws are governed by the Patents Act, Copyright Act, and Trademark Act. These laws aim to balance the interests of creators and the public. IP plays a vital role in the economy.
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recently released the World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) 2024 report. This report marks important trends in intellectual property (IP) filings worldwide. Notably,...
Economic Geography delves into the spatial distribution of economic activities, and one crucial facet is the Quaternary sector, encompassing information-based services, research and development, and other knowledge-oriented pursuits....
The Delhi High Court recently addressed the issue of "large-scale infringement" involving copyrighted works from the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, a publisher of books and commentaries on Indian religious...
The launch of the Global Health Innovation Fellowship, supported by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), marks a significant step in promoting...
In the Global Innovation Index 2023 rankings, India has retained its 40th position out of 132 economies. Published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), this index provides...
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced the Fifth Amendment to the Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) Regulations for 2023. This amendment includes...
In August 2023, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry unveiled the Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2023, sparking a wave of concerns among various advocacy groups, civil society organizations,...
C-TAP, part of the Solidarity call to action, recently announced three licensing agreements via the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP). Launched in 2020 by WHO and Costa Rica with...
India stands as a prominent player in the global pharmaceutical landscape, boasting the status of being the largest producer of vaccines and the foremost manufacturer and exporter of...
India, a dynamic and intricate economy, grapples with an array of challenges while embracing opportunities for growth and progress. With a population exceeding 1.3 billion and a GDP...
