http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/7615 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/7624 Title: Bridging the Time and Tide –Traditional Knowledge in the 21^st Century <br/> <br/>Authors: Sreedharan, Sunita K <br/> <br/>Abstract: <smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="country-region"><smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"><smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="metricconverter"> Traditional knowledge systems have by and large been relegated to the realm of myths and folklore. However, with the advancement of science and commercial successes chalked up by the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic behemoths, there has been a resurgence of scientific interest in the traditional knowledge systems. India with its vast and ancient pool of traditional knowledge is an easy target for accessing valuable TK and genetic resources. Unregulated access to these may lead to endangering of genetic resources as well as traditional forms of livelihood practiced by traditional communities thus impacting the ecosystem and the socio-economic-cultural fabric of India. This technical note explores immediate need faced by India to enact a <i style="">sui generis </i>legislation that will ensure that there is a regulated access to traditional knowledge with the prior informed consent of the traditional communities in such a manner that is not only fair and equitable but also in consonance with the traditional values of the traditional communities. It also examines salient features of the proposed <i style="">sui generis</i> model for the protection of traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions tentatively titled ‘The Traditional Knowledge (Protection and Regulation to Access) Bill 2009’. </smarttagtype></smarttagtype></smarttagtype> <br/> <br/>Page(s): 146-150 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/7623 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, Supreme Court directions for expeditious disposal of IP cases and cases on copyright and patent are covered <br/> <br/>Page(s): 138-145 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/7622 Title: <smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"> Insight into Firms’ Strategy for Leveraging Technological Competences in Asia </smarttagtype> <br/> <br/>Authors: Gupta, V K <br/> <br/>Abstract: Technological skills of inventors have become important for innovation and competitiveness of firms in the knowledge based industries. With the emerging globalization, firms that make use of technological competence of inventors worldwide innovate and prosper faster. The present study examines how national or foreign firms leverage the technological competence of inventors from select Asian and other countries. A related question has also been examined as to how these firms leverage technological competence of inventors exclusively from foreign countries without the involvement of inventors from their own countries. The study presents a methodology for extracting relevant data and analysis of bibliographic information in a patent document to provide insights into firms’ innovation strategies while leveraging technological competences of inventors. The case study of leveraging technological competence of inventors from India, by foreign or national firms, has been presented in detail to provide policy relevant to understanding of the pattern of distribution of assignee firms or other organizations leveraging the competence (a) by performing sector viz. industry, university or government, (b) by countries of origin of firms, (c) the role of key foreign or Indian firms, and (d) the technical areas in which technological competence is leveraged. Similar studies could be undertaken in case of other countries as well to formulate innovation strategy and policy at the national or firm level. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 130-137 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/7621 Title: Role of Intellectual Property during Recession <br/> <br/>Authors: Chopra, Sheetal; Negi, Astha <br/> <br/>Abstract: Recession indicates downsizing, shrinking markets and increasing competition. Recession has hit global economy very hard in the recent past. The year 2007 marked the beginning of recession and it is not yet certain whether it has ended. Several industries have suffered largely because of the global meltdown. More and more industries are turning to their intangibles to keep afloat to ride this recession tide. The paper attempts to study how the companies have excessively relied on the IP assets to remain competitive during the tough time when there is increasing resource crunch. The paper also attempts to identify how some smart companies have used downturn effectively to position themselves even better when the tough times of recession are over and the markets are again available by bringing in innovations which filled the needs of the market. The paper offers few key recommendations based on some of the best practices adopted by companies during economic meltdown. This study was done by selecting companies on random basis and interviewing IPR experts via e mail and telephones. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 122-129