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Natco files compulsory license request; USA approves temporary patent waiver; Ericsson and Samsung settle dispute and more

Natco seeks a compulsory license for Baricitinib, while the USA backs a temporary COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver. The EU critiques the US approach, and Ericsson and Samsung resolve their ongoing patent dispute. WIPO also releases a new guide on industrial design registration.

Supreme Court restores order extending time limits indefinitely, asks why Government is not invoking compulsory licensing provisions and more

The Supreme Court has indefinitely extended limitation periods for legal proceedings in view of the COVID-19 situation and questioned the Government’s approach to compulsory licensing of essential medicines. India also features on the US Special 301 Report’s Priority Watch List, while the USPTO is hosting free design patent webinars.

Delhi High Court asks government to consider issuing compulsory licenses, World IP day 2021, a solemn affair this year, India – South Africa patent waiver proposal opposed again and more

The Delhi High Court has advised the government to consider compulsory licensing of COVID-19 treatments, reflecting the urgent need for wider access. This post also covers the global debate on patent waivers and the observance of World IP Day 2021, with a focus on recent legal and policy updates.

Nokia and Lenovo settle patent dispute, Apple wins $506 Million patent-damages appeal and more

This post provides an analytical overview of recent patent disputes and policy developments. It discusses the Nokia-Lenovo settlement, Apple’s patent damages appeal, and new USPTO initiatives related to COVID-19, offering a legal perspective on each event.

Vitiation of IPAB and Beyond – Changes to the Indian Patents Act

The abolition of the IPAB has shifted appellate and adjudicatory functions under the Indian Patents Act to the High Courts. This post analyses the significant legal changes, outlining the expanded role of Indian High Courts in patent matters after the Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021.

Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 and amendments to the Patents Act, 1970

The Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 has brought significant changes to the Patents Act, 1970, by eliminating the Appellate Board and shifting its functions to the High Court. These amendments aim to centralise patent dispute resolution and enhance judicial efficiency in India.

President promulgates Tribunals reforms Ordinance, IPAB goes defunct with immediate effect

The Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 has made the IPAB and several other tribunals defunct, transferring their powers to the High Courts and Commercial Courts. This post provides a brief overview of the key statutory amendments affecting intellectual property laws in India.

IPO notifies Supreme Court’s latest decision on ‘Extension of Limitation’; Monsanto and Nuziveedu settle long standing patent dispute and more

This post examines the latest Supreme Court directions on limitation extension, the resolution of the Monsanto-Nuziveedu patent dispute, and ongoing developments at the EPO. It also discusses European parliamentary support for a temporary patent waiver proposed by India and South Africa.

IPO & JPO to be competent ISA & IPEA to each other under PCT, EPO publishes patent index 2020 and more

India and Japan will act as competent ISA and IPEA for each other’s PCT filings from July 2021. Apple faces a $308.5 million patent infringement fine, while the EPO’s 2020 patent index shows strong innovation in healthcare and medical technology.