And the lawsuit goes to….
Recently the Internet domain registrar, GoDaddy had its Oscar-worthy moment, winning against the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (‘Academy’ for brevity). The Academy had accused the…
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TiVo and Patent Infringement
TiVo has sued Samsung for allegedly infringing four of its multimedia technology patents, targeting both set-top boxes and mobile devices. This litigation highlights TiVo’s ongoing strategy to protect…
Ericsson has a (i)Ball at the Court
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to Ericsson against iBall in a significant patent infringement dispute involving standard essential patents for mobile technologies. The court found…
Tequila’s Indian Cousin
An Indian food scientist has patented a process to produce tequila-like alcohol from Agave albomarginata, a plant native to the Rayalseema region. The innovation uses the plant’s high-starch…
Pfizer files for Patent on Known Substance
This post examines Pfizer’s patent application on a known substance and the Indian Patent Office’s refusal in light of Section 3d and the Novartis decision. It discusses whether…
Pfizer falls prey to Section 3(d)
This post analyses the Indian Patent Office’s rejection of Pfizer’s Tofacitinib patent under Section 3(d). The decision addresses issues of novelty, inventive step, and the requirement for evidence…
Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 13
This post examines the progress of geographical indications in India, with a focus on key agricultural and food products that have secured GI status. It also outlines the…
Working of Patents – A Workable Proposition?
This article critically examines the working of patents in India, focusing on statutory requirements, compulsory licensing, and judicial interpretations. It discusses both commercial and non-commercial working, highlighting the…
NSRCEL’S IP For Start-ups at IIMB a Grand Success
NSRCEL at IIM Bangalore organised a well-received event on intellectual property for startups. The programme offered practical guidance and resources to help entrepreneurs manage and protect their IP…
Lee Pharma v. AstraZeneca- An unfinished Patent Story
This post examines the Lee Pharma v. AstraZeneca case on compulsory licensing under Indian patent law. The Controller’s decision sheds light on the standards for proving public need,…
Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 12
This post explores the evolution of intellectual property rights in India with a focus on handloom and handicraft products registered as geographical indications. It provides an objective review…
PIL, IPO and Statement of Working of Patents
This post explores the statutory requirements for the statement of working of patents in India, assessing the legal provisions and practical challenges faced by the patent office. It…