Gilead’s patent for Sofosbuvir was rejected by the Indian Patent Office on grounds of insufficient therapeutic efficacy. This landmark decision enables wider access to affordable generic Hepatitis C…
Intellepedia · 29 Jan 2015
The Indian Patent Office has revoked Roche’s patent on Bonviva after Cipla challenged its validity, citing a lack of inventive step and patentability. This decision highlights critical aspects…
Intellepedia · 16 Jan 2015
Weekly IP Warm-UP covers notable intellectual property law updates, including copyright and patent litigation, music industry developments, and trade secrets cases. The post analyses recent legal changes and…
Intellepedia · 14 Jan 2015
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…
Intellepedia · 13 Jan 2015
An article published in the Indian Express on 11/01/2015, titled “More Spends on Patents Needed”, examined the comparatively low number of patents filed by Indian companies relative to…
Intellepedia · 11 Jan 2015
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…
Intellepedia · 9 Jan 2015
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…
Intellepedia · 8 Jan 2015
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…
Intellepedia · 5 Jan 2015
The University of North Carolina reported a remarkable rise in technology licensing revenue, supported by successful biotechnology start-ups and targeted partnerships. UNC’s ongoing reinvestment of licensing earnings aims…
Intellepedia · 5 Jan 2015
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,…
Intellepedia · 26 Oct 2014