Pfizer Patent on Known Substance: A Section 3(d) Analysis
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…
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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…
Audi taken for a ride
The Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction restraining Audi AG from using the TT mark for selected goods in India, supporting TT Industries' trademark rights. The…
Is Statement of Working of Patents For Public Interest?
The post analyses whether the statement of working of patents in India truly advances public interest or remains a procedural formality. It argues that while mandatory, its enforcement…