http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/2408 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/2437 Title: IP Case Law Developments <br/> <br/>Authors: Thomas, Zakir <br/> <br/>Abstract: This article attempts to summarize some of the recently reported cases on intellectual property law to enable readers to understand how the courts have applied the principles of intellectual property law to actual IP disputes. In this article two widely discussed cases, one on trademark law and another on patent law are discussed. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 612-621 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/2436 Title: Institutions and Capacity Building for the Evolution of Intellectual Property Rights Regime in India: VI – Obligations and Opportunities in Handling Plant Varieties and Agricultural Biotechnology <br/> <br/>Authors: Kochhar, Sudhir <br/> <br/>Abstract: The evolving IPR regime is catered by government obligations and public opportunities as well as responsibilities. The central government timely enacted/amended various IPR laws conforming to the corresponding international agreements. But interception of IPR infringements for suitable action under the law is the prerogative of the title holders themselves rather than being a responsibility of the government. The IPR grants are territorial. Civil remedies may also come to the rescue or assertion in business. But holders of foreign IPR titles are generally in favour of stronger IPR regime. The small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the public research organizations, particularly face the challenge of adaptation to the new regime. The invaluable extant material proposed to be protected and utilized for further growth, by the Indian law makers needs to be IPR-enabled on priority. Lack of sufficient experience in cross-sectoral partnerships in research and development in the country also poses limitations for appropriate growth and development under the IPR regime. Suitable remedial measures are called for. Also concerns of equity and biosafety are discussed. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 605-611 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/2435 Title: Analysis of Patents Pertaining to Superdisintegrants used in Tablet Manufacturing <br/> <br/>Authors: Bele, Mrudula H; Derle, Dilip V <br/> <br/>Abstract: The objective of the present investigation is application of patent analysis tool in planning research on superdisintegrants in pharmaceutical tablets. Tablet disintegration has received considerable attention as an essential step in obtaining fast drug release. The major function of the disintegrants is to appose efficiency of the tablet binder and physical forces that act under compression to form the tablet. Superdisintegrants generally are used at low level in solid dosage form, typically 1-10% by weight relative to the total weight of the dosage unit. They are important in formulation of novel tablet dosage forms like mouth disintegrating tablets. Not all research gets published in papers and a lot of information is made available to the public through patents. A detailed analysis of the granted patents as well as patent applications can provide information that may otherwise be found critical however, missing. By analysing patents on superdisintegrants, research gaps can be identified and the research work to be taken up can be focused. A complete analysis of the patents granted on superdisintegrants was done using various criteria such as patenting trends over the years, country wise distribution and different classes of superdisintegrants. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 601-604 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/2434 Title: Practical Insights into Intellectual Property Strategy for a Technical Institute <br/> <br/>Authors: Samaddar, Shefalika Ghosh; Chaudhary, Banshi D <br/> <br/>Abstract: The paper presents key issues of techno-legal management of intellectual property in a technical institute. It outlines strategies and processes, which may be adopted by the technical institute to generate and protect their intellectual properties through an effective policy formulation. Suggested strategies are process centric and focus on the intellectual output of human resource or results of collective intellectual labour of the institute. It also features management of generated intellectual property (IP) at each stage. It highlights rights and responsibilities of all the participants. A case study based on the activities undertaken by a Ph D student as a participant in the process is presented. With growing emphasis and importance of knowledge and IP in academic institutions, it is desirable to develop a comprehensive understanding of IP generated by students through interactions with teachers and develop appropriate guidelines to rationalize IP strategy in technical institutes. The interests of faculty, students and researchers as well as of the technical institute need to be delineated and balanced in order to provide a practical IP policy and management framework. The technical institutes should also evolve requisite guidelines for managing any IP produced by faculty, students or researchers and sharing of revenue from exploitation of such IP. It suggests a framework to guide IP policy and management in a technical institute, which may involve delineation of (i) Researcher’s approach to IP strategy, (ii) institute’s approach to IP strategy, and (iii) faculty guidance on student intellectual property rights. It indicates some select schemes, which the technical institutes can take advantage of for seeking support for developing IP management capacity. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 590-600