COPYRIGHT AND PATENT
Indian Patent Office bars unauthorised use of official logo, warns of prosecution
The Indian Patent Office logo cannot be used without official government permission. Unlawful logo usage creates misleading impressions of government endorsement and affiliation. Entities must remove unauthorized logo displays from all their platforms immediately. Continued misuse invites severe civil and criminal legal actions. Public and businesses should verify IP service providers and use the official portal.
Centre may provide 100% funding support for medical testing equipment, says Piyush Goyal
The government will fully fund the acquisition of advanced medical testing equipment. Domestic firms are encouraged to seek technology partnerships and joint ventures. India aims to become a global hub for medical innovation and device development. Hospitals must offer transparent treatment packages and ethical patient care practices. Enhancing interpreter services will improve foreign patient confidence and communication.
Anthropic sued for infringing neural network technology patents
The lawsuit is thought to be the first patent infringement case against Anthropic. A California federal judge on Monday approved the company's landmark $1.5 billion settlement of a class action copyright lawsuit brought by a group of authors over its use of their work to train AI.
US Supreme Court declines to hear dispute over copyrights for AI-generated material
The US Supreme Court has refused to consider a case about copyright for art created by artificial intelligence. A computer scientist sought copyright for AI-generated visual art, but lower courts ruled it ineligible due to lack of human authorship. This decision impacts the development of AI in the creative industry.
Need to compress time to implement trademarks, copyrights: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the need to reduce the time for implementing trademarks and copyrights in India. He emphasized improving the enforcement mechanism and developing the IP ecosystem. Goyal pointed out that patent filings are increasing due to better processing times. The government is focusing on increasing IP protection awareness, especially in tier two, and three cities.
Desi drone maker hums Chinese piracy
An Indian drone company, Zuppa Geo Navigation Technology, has accused Chinese firms of copying its patented autopilot technology. The company has filed a complaint with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, urging a ban on imports of the allegedly infringing autopilots from JIYI Robot and CUAV.
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Art generated by AI cannot be protected by copyright laws, rules US court
Only works with human authors can receive copyrights, U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell said on Friday, affirming the Copyright Office's rejection of an application filed by computer scientist Stephen Thaler on behalf of his DABUS system.
Artworks created by AI can't be copyrighted, rules US judge
A federal judge has upheld an earlier ruling from the US Patent and Trademark Office that a piece of art created by artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be copyrighted.
US Supreme Court rejects computer scientist's lawsuit over AI-generated inventions
The US Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge by computer scientist Stephen Thaler to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's refusal to issue patents for inventions his artificial intelligence system created.
US Supreme Court asked to decide if AI can be a patent 'inventor'
A computer scientist who has waged a global campaign for patents covering inventions conceived by his artificial intelligence system asked the US Supreme Court on Friday to hear his case.
Budget: Allocation for IPR ecosystem up by 15 pc to Rs 329 cr
The budgetary allocation for the copyright office and Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks has been hiked to Rs 281.60 crore as against Rs 232.65 crore in the revised estimate, according to the Budget documents.
Copyright amendment rules will widen framework, bring transparency: Govt
Govt proposes to introduce amendments to change the copyright framework in the light of technological advancement in digital era.
Govt seeks to amend copyright act to improve access to content
Currently, the Act covers only radio, and TV broadcast firms who are allowed to take permission from the owners.
US keeps India on intellectual property priority watch list
On the other hand, India has always maintained that its IPR regime is in compliance with the global rules including that of the World Trade Orgainsation.
India ranks 43rd out of 45 nations in IP environment: Report
GIPC also highlighted the need for the government to "build upon the positive rhetoric of its IPR policy with the substantial legislative reforms that innovators need".
Seven interesting details from the Google vs Oracle $9 bn showdown
The legal fight between the two companies over Java, finally ended in Google’s victory last week.
Intellectual Property Rights policy to help commercialise patents, copyrights: Government
IPR policy will not only incentivise entrepreneurship and innovation in the country, but will aid in the conversion of copyrights and patents for commercial use.
Hope that IPR policy of India contains commitment to legal rights of patent: US
The comment from the US industry came as the Indian Government readies an improved IPR policy before the US visit of the Modi.
Recent guidelines from Indian Patent Office will stifle innovation: Software product lobbies
The patent office for the first time made a clear interpretation of the Patents (Amendment) Act, 2002 to mean that if a software has novelty.
Recent developments in intellectual property laws in India- Part 2
The Government of India undertook a series of steps, to conform India IP legislation to acceptable international standards.
Delhi University to have a policy on registration of patents soon
DU's Intellectual Property Rights Cell was established in 2008 with an view to helping researchers, inventors and creators manage their IPR.
Safeguarding your intellectual property rights
Here’s the difference between the three types of intellectual property rights and how you can register them.
L&T filed 162 patent applications for its electrical and automation products in 2011-12
Larsen & Toubro filed 162 patent applications for its electrical and automation products during 2011-12, the 11.7 billion-engineering and construction conglomerate said.
Larsen & Toubro division files over 100 patents in FY12
Larsen and Toubro (L&T) today said it has filed more than 100 patent applications for its electrical and automation products during FY12.
Great job offers to students with campus patents experience
Corporates are looking for student innovators who bring new ideas to the table. To meet their demand, colleges are helping students.
BHEL applied for 1 patent every working day in FY-11
The company's intellectual capital increased to 1,438 patents and copyrights, which the company is putting in to productive usage.
TCS case: HC quashes IT pro's claim
The Madras High Court dismissed applications seeking an interim injunction restraining Tata Consultancy Services from infringing the applicant’s copyright and patent in the invention ‘FLYGUARD’ under the title e-passport (Smartcard) and as TCS e-passport solution.
Yoga is a part of Indian heritage: MPs
The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted 150 yoga-related copyrights, 134 patents on yoga accessories and 2,315 yoga trademarks.
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