Draft Guidelines for Processing Patent Applications of AYUSH Systems and Related Inventions
Introduction The Ministry of AYUSH, India, issued the draft Guidelines for Processing Patent Applications of AYUSH Systems and Related Inventions on January 31, 2025, seeking suggestions from stakeholders. These guidelines encompass AYUSH system of medicine, including Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homoeopathy. Their purpose is to clarify the processes involved in filing … Continue reading Draft Guidelines for Processing Patent Applications of AYUSH Systems and Related Inventions
Read more »IPR Vis- à- Vis Traditional Knowledge
What is Traditional Knowledge? Knowledge base which is developed by indigenous, local or native community has been preserved and passed on to generations, so much so, that it becomes the identity of such community. Traditional knowledge can be found in variety of concepts such as calculation of time, food article, plant properties, spice uses, yoga … Continue reading IPR Vis- à- Vis Traditional Knowledge
Read more »ROLE OF DOCUMENTATION IN PROTECTING TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Domestic and International laws prohibit patenting of traditional knowledge of any local community. However, the traditional knowledge, such as unique plants and their use is being usurped by unscrupulous players by patenting them in different countries. Only way to stall such moves is by providing prior art evidences proving that the knowledge was already available … Continue reading ROLE OF DOCUMENTATION IN PROTECTING TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Read more »Recent Indian Patent Office Updates
1. The Indian Patent Office publishes list of all Applications related to Traditional Knowledge The Indian Patent Office makes available the list of the Patent Applications filed at the Indian Patent Office relating to the Traditional Knowledge. The published applications are around 795 in number. The List contains the Application Number, Date of Filing, title … Continue reading Recent Indian Patent Office Updates
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