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The "Article" section features an insight into the practice of divisional patents in India. Amendments to Japanese IP laws came into effect on 1-4-2012. The IPR Law & Procedure section captures some of the major changes like joint technology or product development activities and dispute resolution

The article in this issue of IPR Amicus discusses the European Court of Justice ruling on copyright protection to functionality and language of a computer program. Case-law on copyright in communication of literary or musical works in sound recording, word 'Ayur' being generic, power of Registrar

The first compulsory licence was issued by India licensing the production of Sorafenib Tosylate a generic version of anti-cancer drug Nexavar invoking Section 84 of the Patents Act. This landmark order which holds great significance for pharma industry and patent protection in India is discussed i

The decision of Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) on patentability under Section 3 (k) of the Patents Act, 1970 in case of Yahoo is a major highlight of the issue. Also covered in "Ratio Decidendi" section are the IP protection of trademark' basmati' and copyright infringement in case o

The January 2012 issue of IPR Amicus discusses applicability of learned society exception to publications in the internet in the “Article” section. Highlights under “Statutory Updates” are establishment of IP court in Russia and public notice issued by the Controller General of Patents, Design and

This issue begins with a discussion on amendment of patent applications and patents in India covering priority date of a claim, date of filing and various case-law. Proposed changes to Canadian copyright laws and decision of US Court of Appeals in Youtube/ Viacom dispute are covered in appropriate