🏛️ The Patent Puzzle That Changed Everything

🌟 Imagine you invented a life-saving cancer drug, but it's so expensive that dying patients can't afford it. Should your exclusive rights matter more than saving lives? This episode dives into the fascinating world of patents through a case that shook the pharmaceutical industry!

💡 What You'll Discover:

• 🔍 Why patents are like a deal with the devil - you get exclusive rights, but there's a catch
• ⚖️ The three magic rules every invention must pass to get patent protection
• 🎯 How compulsory licensing can break a company's monopoly when public interest is at stake
• 🤖 Why AI can't be an inventor (yet) - and what this means for the future

🚀 Real Cases Discussed:

• 💎 Bayer Corporation vs Union of India (2014) - The cancer drug case that proved patents aren't absolute
• ⭐ Vishwanath Prasad Radheshyam vs Hindustan Metal Industries - When 'new' isn't really new enough

🧠 Mind-Bending Concepts Made Simple:

• 🔬 Patent vs Copyright - protecting ideas vs protecting expressions
• 💊 Section 84 of the Patent Act - the government's secret weapon for public health
• 🏭 Why importing isn't the same as 'working' a patent in India

🎙️ By the end of this episode, you'll understand how the law balances innovation rewards with society's needs - and why this balance will be crucial as AI and biotech reshape our world!