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…
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,…
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…
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…
Thomas Edison and his Moving Pictures
The article explores Thomas Edison’s invention of the Kinetographic camera and its influence on moving pictures. It discusses the technological evolution, contributions of collaborators, and the establishment of…
Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 11
This post presents a statistical overview of pharmaceutical patents in India over the past decade, focusing on trends and key contributors. It objectively discusses the impact of legal…
When Patents and Planes Travel Faster than Sound
This post examines the Airbus patent for an ultra-rapid air vehicle, offering commercial supersonic travel at unprecedented speeds. It analyses the key technical innovations and potential applications outlined…