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Can Recipes be Patented? – Interestingly, if provided the right protection the good food can feed the pockets too. The concept of actually protecting recipes in India is quite recent, as for centuries cooking in India is more of a heartfelt affair i.e., contrary to the west where cooking is more industrialized, more methodical and scientific.
Indian cooking is more towards … Read More
A patent application may contain drawings, patent drawings or patent illustration, primarily used for illustrating an invention, its specific embodiments or differentiating over the prior art. Drawings that comply with the formalities of the patent office specifications are essential in obtaining a granted utility or design patent from the patent office, which is why it is important avoid … Read More
The Madrid Protocol is an international treaty that permits a trademark owner to make application of protection in the Madrid Union having 112 members and 128 countries (contracting party) in a cost effective manner. The Madrid Protocol allows trademark owner single set of fees and single application. The protocol is regulated by the International Bureau of World Intellectual Property … Read More
The blog highlights the interpretation of section 28 of Indian Patent Act, 1970 which is not as straightforward as it seems. We are all familiar with provisions of section 28 which is “Mention of inventor as such in patent”. The logical explanation of the section seems straight forward i.e. if you are an inventor and have made substantial contribution to the invention then even … Read More