http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/3364 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/4434 Title: TRIPS, WTO and IPR - Impact on Developing Countries <br/> <br/>Authors: Nair, M D <br/> <br/>Abstract: The World Trade Organization (WTO) was set up in 1995 and has been the custodian of all matters related to the implementation of the TRIPS Agreement endorsed by the 152 member countries. WTO is therefore the most important body which monitors and influences working of global intellectual property rights protection in all the member countries. Thus starting from March 2009 there will be an opinion column on theissues related to WTO, TRIPS and IPR <br/> <br/>Page(s): 166-167 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/3398 Title: Patenting Trends in Marine Bioprospecting based Pharmaceutical Sector <br/> <br/>Authors: Demunshi, Ypsita; Chugh, Archana <br/> <br/>Abstract: The ‘marine world’ boasts of innumerable life forms, each with a unique characteristic, making its genetic make-up the most sought after field for marine researchers. An array of research arenas and products ranging from cosmetics to pharmaceuticals are now harnessed from marine bioresources and patented for generating high revenues. Evolving intellectual property regime provides an insight into the current research trend of this interesting and challenging field. Patents based on six commercially important marine organisms were chosen for the patent landscape study. The present study demonstrates that pharmaceuticals is the primary field of application followed by nutraceuticals. Diseases ranging from cancer to AIDS are considered curable using these marine bioresources and seaweeds, jellyfish are common dietary constituents. The study also indicates that the number of PCT filings far exceeds the number of patents filed in regional patent offices. In the study of the International Patent Classification (IPC), A61K and A23L emerged as the major codes under which patents have been filed. Another facet of the investigation analysed the present patenting scenario in India in the field of marine bioresource based pharmaceutical sector. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 122-130 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/3395 Title: Indian Patents Output in Nanotechnology <br/> <br/>Authors: Gupta, V K <br/> <br/>Abstract: The potential benefits of nanotechnology have been so compelling that several countries have taken initiatives to create capacity for the development of new technologies and products in the field of nanotechnology. India launched its national nanotechnology initiative in 2000. This technical note analyses Indian contributions in the field of nanotechnology as reflected in the patents output. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 164-165 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/3394 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 principles of intellectual property law to actual IP disputes. In this article, widely discussed cases on, trademark law, copyright law and patent law are covered. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 153-163