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Indian curry being patented in Japan
4th Sep 1999 Tejinder Singh Rawal @nagpur.dot.net.in
Patent eagles target Indian curry in Japan By Kalpana Jain Courtesy - The Economic Times, September 3, 1999 NEW DELHI: An application for patenting the Indian curry is pending with the patent office in Japan. The application, No. 072829214, filed sometime ago, listed as ``inventors'', two Japanese, Hirayama Makoto and Ohashi Sachiyo. This is how the constitution of the curry is described: By mixing ingredients such as onion, potato, carrot and meat cut and processed by conventional method with water and preferably extract of spices such as turmeric, cumin and coriander. Experts are voicing concern over the increasing trend of patents involving traditional Indian knowledge. Government patent experts, requesting anonymity, say that ``It is a matter of concern. But there is no reason for panic. We need to see whether granting of such patents can hit commercial or emotional interests.''
6th Sep 1999
B Purniah @igcar.ernet.in
Dear iinn-ites, This is indeed shocking! Isnt there some limit to what can be patented ? At this rate democracy will also be patenred! Purniah ----------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. B. Purniah Phone: +91 (4114) 40381 (Lab) Scientific Officer 'F' & Phone: +91 (4114) 41331 (Res) Head Design, Development Fax : +91 (4114) 40381 and Services Section Fax : +91 (4114) 40301 Materials Science Division Fax : +91 (4114) 40396 Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research KALPAKKAM - 603 102 Tamil Nadu, India email: [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------
15th Sep 1999
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Folx, > NEW DELHI: An application for patenting the Indian curry is pending with > the > patent office in Japan. > > This is how the constitution of the curry is described: By mixing > ingredients such as onion, potato, carrot and meat cut and processed by > conventional method with water and preferably extract of spices such as > turmeric, cumin and coriander. > > Experts are voicing concern over the increasing trend of patents > involving > traditional Indian knowledge. This has been a largely discussed issue outside the parameters of the web. Trademarks and patents with geographical significance also traces origins of such intellectual property (IP) matters way back to early this century. See Champagne, Scotch, etc. also, haldi, basmati, neem, etc. There are provisions under the Indian IP laws which touch upon this issue and the Government of India is initiating some steps in the direction of reciprocity vis-a-vis IP. But what with our large government and essaying of staying in political power, these laws may as well never see the light of day. Till such time, the Indian Government must initiate steps to register these IP. But who will bell the cat? Certain options do come to my mind. But I need time to think. :-( > Government patent experts, requesting anonymity, say that ``It is a > matter > of concern. But there is no reason for panic. We need to see whether > granting of such patents can hit commercial or emotional interests.'' That was precisely what happened to some famous trade marks. Some of you may find it interesting that words of common parlance were once trade marks. some of them are - Aspirin, Xerox (Zerox) (also a matter of dispute), Crocin (nearly generic but not yet), Refridgerator, Formalin and God knows how many more! Don't we all remember A spark neglected burns the house. Crying over spilt milk. Dekh lenge, jugaad kar lange. Investigation chal raha hain. ... and what naught. -- Best regards, Yours sincerely, Yang Yen-Thaw from New Delhi *********************************************************************** YANG advocates & solicitors *********************************************************************** International business transactions, infrastructure and intellectual property (India related) Head Office - G-12 Saket, New Delhi - 110 017 Telephone +91-11-686-3103, TeleFax +91-11-696-3703 Other Offices - Bangalore, Hyderabad. ***********************************************************************
