NISCAIR Online Periodicals Repository Collection: JIPR Vol.07(6) [November 2002]

Protection of Trade Secrets/Undisclosed Information

Tue, 29 Oct 2002 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Protection of Trade Secrets/Undisclosed Information

Authors: Nair, M D

Abstract: Under Article 39 of TRIPS, Members are obliged to ensure protection of undisclosed information through systems developed through appropriate legislations. Considering the vast repository of undisclosed knowledge, practices and products possessed by large number of our vaidyas, hakims, artisans and artists, paper explores the possibility of India’s bringing in a sui generis system of protection of undisclosed information/trade secrets. Besides, it defines trade secrets, discusses TRIPS and trade secrets, and methods and practices followed for protection of trade secrets in India and abroad.

Page(s): 526-529

Patenting Issues in Software Industry

Tue, 29 Oct 2002 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Patenting Issues in Software Industry

Authors: Suman, Yogesh; Gupta, V K

Abstract: The paper discusses the issues related to software patenting and their implications for software industry. It explains the importance of intellectual property protection for software. Presents the salient features of the ongoing global debate on whether software patents can accelerate or hamper the process of innovations in software industry. Tries to draw a view based on the arguments given by two schools of thought and recent trends in software industries for some of the countries favouring and granting software patents. In the last gives India’s stand on software patenting. It concludes by discussing the consequences of strong software patenting system for India followed by the conclusions.

Page(s): 516-525

The Role of Copyright in the Cultural and Economic Development of Developing Countries

Tue, 29 Oct 2002 22:58:59 GMT

Title: The Role of Copyright in the Cultural and Economic Development of Developing Countries

Authors: Alikhan, Shahid

Abstract: The paper discusses about the role of copyright and intellectual property in cultural and economic development of developing countries, as also in the promotion of qualitative competitiveness in national and international trade. Economic growth depends increasingly on international competitiveness of the economy, industry and business. This competitiveness is driven by knowledge-based technological progress, which is encouraged, promoted and helped through effective IP protection. Effective use of the IP system and its enforcement by the judiciary and other enforcement agencies, essential for the socio-economic development of a country, is discussed in detail. WIPO Internet Treaties for the protection of copyright and related rights in the digital age are also discussed.

Page(s): 489-505

Patenting in Saffron

Tue, 29 Oct 2002 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Patenting in Saffron

Authors: Sahni, Madhu

Abstract: Saffron has been cultivated for thousands of years to be used in medicines, perfumes, and dyes and as a wonderful flavouring agent for foods and beverages. The present study examines the patenting activity in saffron using different databases, namely, US patent database, PCT database, database of EPO, Japanese patent database, INPADOC database, and Ekaswa-A and Ekaswa-B patent application database maintained by TIFAC. The patenting activity was found to be maximum in China, followed by Japan, Germany, Spain, Canada and Europe. Each country has evolved its own niche.

Page(s): 530-535