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An analytical study of patentable and non-patentable inventions under the patents act-1970
he Patents Act, 1970 provides protection only to genuine inventions that contribute to technological advancement and industrial development. An invention becomes patentable when it is new, inventive, and industrially useful. However, the Act also excludes several categories from patentability in order to protect public interest, morality, traditional knowledge, agriculture, healthcare, and national security.
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Contribution of TRIPS and WIPO in Shaping the Indian Intellectual Property Landscape
TRIPS and WIPO have collectively transformed the Indian IP landscape from a limited domestic framework into a modern and internationally integrated regime. TRIPS compelled India to adopt stronger and enforceable IP standards, while WIPO facilitated institutional development, international cooperation, and awareness. At the same time, India has attempted to balance innovation incentives with public interest, especially in areas such as healthcare, education, and traditional knowledge.
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