World’s Best IP Blogs – IPWatchdog
This post explores IPWatchdog, a leading blog in the intellectual property domain managed by Gene Quinn. It highlights the blog’s analytical approach to patent law, its educational resources…
Gaurav Mishra
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Gaurav Mishra is an intellectual property attorney, coffee entrepreneur, and passionate educator. As an Associate Partner at BananaIP Counsels, he specializes in patents, trademarks, copyrights, and designs, working with global tech and innovation-driven clients.
World’s Best IP Blogs – IPKat
This article analyses IPKat, a prominent intellectual property blog, focusing on its history, editorial team, and impact within the IP field. The review also suggests enhancements for user…
How to get a Global Patent Protection?
Patents are territorial rights with no true global protection. This post examines the Paris Convention and PCT routes for securing patent rights in multiple countries, offering strategic guidance…
Extension of Waiver for Pharma Patents until 2033 A.D.
The WTO has extended the waiver on pharmaceutical patent enforcement for least developed countries until 2033. This move ensures continued access to affordable generics from India and highlights…
The times, they are a-changin’
This post analyses recent changes in patent rules in India and the United States, focusing on foreign priority claim procedures and electronic file sharing. It highlights the implications…
DIPP Draft Patent Rules – Salient Features
The DIPP Draft Patent Rules introduce notable amendments to the Patents Rules, 2003, focusing on electronic communication, expedited examination, and revised timelines. The new rules seek to improve…
Gene Sequences and Patents: Australian High Court Narrows Scope
The Australian High Court has narrowed the eligibility of gene patents, particularly concerning isolated DNA sequences in the BRCA1 case. This analysis explores the legal reasoning, statutory interpretation,…
Merck v. Glenmark – A Bitter Battle of Pills
The Delhi High Court restrained Glenmark from manufacturing and marketing generic versions of Merck’s patented antidiabetic drugs. This case underscores key principles of Indian patent law and the…
Compulsory Licensing in India
This article analyses the evolution and practice of compulsory licensing in India, focusing on landmark cases and their effects on patent activity. It assesses whether compulsory licensing influences…
Letter to the PM against Software patenting
A collective letter to the Prime Minister raises critical issues regarding the 2015 software patenting guidelines, citing potential harm to innovation and conflicts with Indian law. The post…