A Patent Search is the process by which prior inventions or ideas are examined, with the goal being to find information that bears close similarity to a given Patent or proposed invention. Patent search is a very important step to be followed before applying for a Patent as it helps choosing research problems, monitoring research [...]

According to section 3(k) of Indian Patent Act “a mathematical or business method or computer programs per see or algorithms” are not inventions. A patent application having claims directed to mathematical equation cannot be claimed but if a device or system which works according to some mathematical equation should be a patentable invention. More specifically [...]

With TRIPS coming in force in 2005 the process patent is necessary. Many countries including India is a hub of Generic Drugs in International Market what will be future of these companies or some steps need to be/taken by the respective govt. w.r.t. to tackle this threat of raise in pricing of medicines/drugs.
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The Difference between a general purpose processor and a computer lies in the fact that general purpose processor might be programmed to perform a specific function for example in a embedded system such as washing machine or car security system, medical instruments, rocket prupulsion systems. In such systems bare minimum resources are used to take [...]

“The Protection and Utilization of Public Funded Intellectual Property Bill, 2008″ (Public Funded IP Bill) (1) in the upper house of Indian Parliament marks a major paradigm shift in the way the outcome is expected of the public funds by researchers in a university or an institute of higher education. The Public Funded IP Bill [...]