DOI: 10.5176/2251-3809_LRPP18.159
Authors: D.S.Madhumitha B.com LLB
Abstract:
Intellectual Property derives its source from any creator of intellectual creations, however, the protection for the idea and such creations will be addressed only when recognised by the society. Just like any other property rights, the owner of such creations receives benefits from their work both economically and morally. Having said that, any intellectual creations created within boundary of a state will be granted Intellectual property rights protection by their Government. If the owner of the invention want protection with the government a separate application must be filed within the interested territory. On discussing the patents and intellectual protection there arises this question on evolution of technology and outer space activities, Whether Space is bound by territory or jurisdictional claims? Does any particular state have right over it? Or is it common domain of all nations? It’s only in these recent years, extra-terrestrial activities have raised intellectual issues and recognition of space activity and protection by the society. Several efforts have been taken to harmonize international patent laws by organisations such as WIPO, WTO and European Patent Organisation. The research aims at finding whether there is a jurisdictional issue in space and the inventions in space either by public or private funded institution. Globalization has made increase in space activities which is another important reason for why IPR international law is the need of the hour. Space tourism and private establishment involvement is an emerging issue which should be answered.
Keywords: Intellectual Property, Rights, Private, Commercial, Space.
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