DIPP has published a discussion paper on standard essential patents and FRAND terms, seeking stakeholder input on key policy and legal issues. This post provides an overview of SEPs and highlights the main questions raised by the paper for public consultation.
Read more about DIPP Discusses Standard Essential Patents , Comments invited. (Part 1)Author: Gaurav Mishra
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.
IPR and Access to Affordable Medicines: How affordable are We?
This post examines the complex interaction between intellectual property rights and access to affordable medicines in India. It provides a legal analysis of policy challenges and judicial decisions, highlighting the ongoing balance between innovation and public access to healthcare.
Read more about IPR and Access to Affordable Medicines: How affordable are We?Women’s Day Series: Mary Anderson – Patentee of clear vision.
Mary Anderson’s patented invention of the windshield wiper in 1903 revolutionised automotive safety, despite initial scepticism from manufacturers. Her story exemplifies the significant yet often overlooked role of women in technological innovation.
Read more about Women’s Day Series: Mary Anderson – Patentee of clear vision.Budget 2016: IPR makes a small cameo
Budget 2016 presented a favourable outlook for intellectual property, especially patents, startups, and MSMEs in India. The new tax regime and supporting policies may foster significant IP growth if implemented alongside upcoming legislative changes.
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