LKS IPR Amicus, June 2024
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A rising need for a modern understanding of ‘Traditional Knowledge’ under Indian patent law
The first article in this issue of IPR Amicus sheds light on the current Indian Patent Law associated with safeguarding Traditional Knowledge. It discusses various case law and the Indian Patent Office’s Guidelines for processing patent applications relating to traditional knowledge and biological material. According to the authors (Aashmeen Kaur and Dr. Malathi Lakshmikumaran), keeping in view the recent time-honoured recognition given to traditional knowledge by the WIPO treaty, a statutory definition of the term as well as judicial interpretation of Section 3(p) of the Patents Act, 1970 can help both the Examiners and the Applicants.
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Trademark Siesta: The risks of neglecting use of a trademark
The second article in this issue of the newsletter discusses at length nuances of cancellation of a trademark due to non-use. Deliberating upon the legal framework for non-use cancellation and a recent Delhi High Court decision on same, the authors (Vindhya S Mani, Divya Vishvapriya and Nabanita Mallick) also list certain strategies which may be implemented by the trademark owners to avoid non-use cancellation. According to them by understanding the risks of non-use and taking proactive steps, one can protect a brand’s goodwill, and identity and ensure that the trademark remains a valuable asset for business.
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