Utility Requirement in Indian Patent Law
INTRODUCTIONThere are three essential elements for an invention to be patented: it must be a new product or process, have economic significance (i.e., industrial applicability), and must not be obvious to a person skilled in the art. Section 2(j) of the Patents Act, 1970 defines ‘invention’ as a new product or process capable of industrial […]
Trademarks and Secondary Meaning: Acquired Distinctiveness in India
INTRODUCTION The fundamental principle of trademark law is to protect the source of origin of the goods or services under the creation label or mark. Such a label or mark should have a distinctive character capable of distinguishing itself from other players in the market. It could be inherent or could be acquired through secondary […]