The Indian Patent Office set aside Abbott Biotechnology’s Humira patent after Glenmark’s pre-grant opposition, citing lack of inventive step and insufficient disclosure. This legal dispute underscores ongoing challenges to Humira patents both in India and globally.
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RPX acquires patents owned by Apple’s Rockstar Consortium for US$ 900M
RPX Corp. is acquiring around 4,000 patents from Apple’s Rockstar Consortium for US$ 900 million, effectively ending several major patent lawsuits. This deal highlights a move from litigation to licensing in managing high-value technology patents.
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Astrazeneca has brought a patent infringement case against Aurobindo Pharma over an ANDA filing for Onglyza’s generic version in the US. The dispute centres on the alleged infringement of Saxagliptin hydrochloride patents before their expiry.
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Google and Verizon have entered a five-year patent licensing agreement to prevent litigation over patent infringements. The deal aims to reduce exposure to patent trolls and support innovation across various technologies.
Read more about Patent licensing agreement for Google and VerizonIntro to Patent Law and Patentability Requirements – Presentations by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala at NLSIU
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala’s NLSIU presentations provide a structured overview of patent law in India and the core patentability requirements. The content includes case law analysis and practical examples, reflecting updated legal developments.
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The featherbed frame, designed for Norton in 1949, marked a major advancement in motorcycle chassis technology. With superior stiffness and handling, it became a benchmark for motorcycle construction and remains influential today.
Read more about Featherbed Frame: The Frame That is Revolutionizing Motorcycle ConstructionElucidating the Patent Process – Part 1
This post describes the different types of patent applications available under Indian law and their essential procedural requirements. It provides clarity on the patent process in India, focusing on application types, filing priorities, and statutory conditions.
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Selden’s patent played a pivotal role in shaping the early US automobile industry, leading to significant legal disputes with major manufacturers such as Ford. This post objectively examines the historical and legal dimensions of the Selden patent case and its influence on patent law and industry practices.
Read more about Selden’s Patent – A Historical Patent for the Automobile IndustryInvention that Added Flexibility to Our Lives, Literally!
Vulcanization, invented by Charles Goodyear, transformed the utility and durability of rubber products. The process enabled rubber to withstand varying temperatures and revolutionised industries, especially automotive manufacturing.
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This post critically examines whether Section 3d serves as an extension of the inventive step analysis or as a separate requirement under Indian patent law. It discusses the legal and judicial perspectives on TRIPs compliance and the nuanced challenges in pharmaceutical patentability.
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