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The 2015 Patents for Humanity Awards, hosted by the USPTO and OSTP, recognised inventors addressing crucial global challenges. This programme honours impactful innovations in medicine, nutrition, sanitation, and…
Mylan has reached a settlement with Pfizer over patent litigation related to Sildenafil, allowing earlier generic market entry in the US. This agreement is expected to lower drug…
MIT researchers have introduced a patent-based method for forecasting technological growth, focusing on citation metrics and classification system overlaps. Their approach provides organisations with a structured, less labor-intensive…
This post provides an analytical overview of pre-grant and post-grant opposition provisions in Indian patent law. It explains the procedural and substantive changes introduced by the Patents (Amendment)…
This article critically analyses whether intellectual property laws truly foster creativity, focusing on inventor motivations and patent incentives in India. It discusses empirical findings and contrasts financial rewards…
Google’s patent on nanoparticle phoresis introduces a wearable device and magnetic nanoparticles to selectively target harmful blood cells. This technology may significantly advance specific disease treatment while minimising…
This post examines whether taste can be patented in India, analysing the legal complexities of patenting food products versus protecting them as trade secrets. It discusses the requirements…
The US Trade Representative's review has raised concerns about India's intellectual property enforcement standards. Indian officials contest the review's legitimacy and stress that their IP laws prioritise public…
I-HIPP hosted an intellectual property conference in Bangalore to honour Hitesh Barot, featuring sessions on innovation and a moot court competition on patent law. The event brought together…
This case brief examines the Madras High Court decision in Shamnad Basheer v. Union of India regarding the constitutionality of IPAB appointments. The judgment highlights the importance of…