Trends in Intellectual Property Research
Articles in this Issue
Traditional Knowledge Digital Library as Patent System Facilitator
The concept of the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) first emerged in India two decades ago. It upholds the current Indian patent law, which forbids the filing of patents based on tradition...
Patentability of Algorithmic Processes in India: The Battle Between Blackberry and The Controller of Patents
On 30th August 2024, the Delhi High Court (DHC) delivered two landmark decisions that have drawn attention to the treatment of software-based inventions in Indian patent law. The center of these rulin...
Stem Cell Patentability: Legal Challenges
Stem cells are versatile cells capable of self-renewal and differentiation into different specialized cell types. Their immense potential has led to a surge in research and practical applications medi...
Access and Benefit Sharing in the Context of Genetic Resources in Digital Era
Traditionally, the access of genetic resources from a country in their physical form requires the fulfillment of many legal procedures like accessing permit, mutually agreed terms (MAT) or prior infor...
The Basmati rice war between India and Pakistan
The current study highlights the challenges for GI protection of trans-border products, in Basmati rice. Various international treaties, e.g., Lisbon Agreement, Paris convention, and TRIPS Agreement d...