Protecting Business Innovation via Patent

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Introduction: Intellectual property, which safeguards the application of ideas and information of commercial value, is growing in importance due to increased industrial development. The three central types of intellectual property rights are- patents, trademarks and copyrights. Patents are temporary protection granted in respect of inventions or technological improvements, which may Read more…

Role of International Forums in Protection of Traditional Knowledge

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Introduction: Several indigenous and local communities across the world possess unique knowledge which is acquired by them through experience over the centuries. This knowledge is then transferred to other generations. Such culturally transmitted knowledge is called Traditional Knowledge (hereinafter “TK”). With the increasing globalisation, the need to protect and preserve Read more…