Filing Design Applications in India
The post examines the legal framework and procedural steps for filing design applications in India under the Indian Designs Act. It discusses eligibility criteria, documentation, online filing process,…
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Interesting Patents, IIT-M to host Tech summit, Cannabis Patent, Qualcomm forced to license its patents, Canada becomes party to Hague Agreement, USPTO’s new Sponsorship Tool and more
This update reviews Indian patent statistics, significant inventions, and key legal news in intellectual property. Highlights include the IIT Madras tech summit, Qualcomm’s licensing directive, cannabis patent developments,…
Rejection of Application Based on Pre-Grant Representation May Be Appealed to IPAB
The Delhi High Court has clarified that appeals to the IPAB are permitted when a patent application is rejected based on pre-grant representation. This judgment offers clear recourse…
What Should I do With My Invention Before I Talk to Venture Capitalists?
The article examines how inventors can protect their inventions before approaching venture capitalists, weighing the effectiveness of NDAs versus patent filings. It highlights the steps for obtaining a…
Pharmaceutical Business Strategy – A Brand Name Perspective
The post explores how brand name drug companies exploit regulatory provisions to maintain market dominance during generic drug challenges. It details the legal and procedural mechanisms involved, focusing…
Pharmaceutical Business Strategy – A Generics Perspective
This article examines the strategy of generic drug companies in challenging pharmaceutical patents, focusing on Paragraph IV certifications and related litigation. It highlights trends, success rates, and the…
Sarkar in Copyright Trouble, ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ Leaked, China Bans Many Karaoke Songs, Harry Potter Themed Event, Google Partners with Sephora and more
This update examines key copyright infringement news, including the Sarkar legal dispute and the Thugs of Hindostan film leak. It also covers international copyright actions, merchandising updates, and…
A Round table on “Protection of Traditional Knowledge / Traditional Cultural Expression – Evolving a Sui-Generis Model for India
The post examines India’s evolving legal approach to protecting traditional knowledge through a sui generis model, highlighting the 2009 draft bill. It outlines the bill’s provisions, governance mechanisms,…
Assessing Patent Risks in India
This post examines the essential steps for assessing patent risks in India, focusing on infringement analysis and the tests for equivalence. It also considers the relevance of exemptions…
Purple for Prince?, Delhi High Court Judgment against E-commerce Intermediary, Thugs of Hindostan in Google Maps and other news
This update examines Indian trademark statistics, a significant Delhi High Court judgment on e-commerce intermediary liability, and recent global trademark disputes. Developments in brand licensing and GI acceptance…
Patent Infringement Analysis or FTO Analysis in India – Challenges
The post analyses the unique challenges of patent infringement and FTO analysis in India, particularly due to limited online patent data. It highlights the risks involved and the…
Temporary Injunction Cases
This post examines two landmark Indian cases where courts declined temporary injunctions in patent infringement suits. The judgments clarify the principles guiding interim relief, including the need for…