The SBIRI scheme from the Department of Biotechnology facilitates risk-oriented R&D in the biotech sector for SMEs through joint IP ownership and structured funding. Detailed loan repayment terms and confidentiality clauses ensure compliance and effective project management.
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Interesting Patent Pending Invention
This post examines a patent pending invention aimed at improving the safety and security of two-wheeled vehicle stands. The analysis details how the invention provides enhanced control and theft protection through an innovative locking mechanism.
Read more about Interesting Patent Pending InventionAktiengesellschaft Vormals Meister Lucius & Bruning a Corporation etc.Vs Unichem Laboratories
This post provides a detailed analysis of the Tolbutamide patent infringement case between Aktiengesellschaft Vormals Meister Lucius & Bruning and Unichem Laboratories. It discusses the Court’s interpretation of patent claims and the implications for Indian pharmaceutical patent litigation.
Read more about Aktiengesellschaft Vormals Meister Lucius & Bruning a Corporation etc.Vs Unichem LaboratoriesLaxmi Dutt Roop Chand Vs. Nankau
This case evaluates a patent infringement dispute concerning hollow ware manufacturing processes in India. The Court compared both parties’ methods, ultimately finding no infringement due to significant procedural differences.
Read more about Laxmi Dutt Roop Chand Vs. NankauScope of Government Use Exemption in India
The Delhi High Court clarified that government use exemption under Section 47 of the Patents Act includes manufacture by private parties on behalf of the government. This analysis explores the legal interpretation and its implications for patent infringement cases involving government contracts in India.
Read more about Scope of Government Use Exemption in IndiaBishwanath Prasad Radhey Shyam Vs. Hindustan Metal Industries
Bishwanath Prasad Radhey Shyam vs Hindustan Metal Industries established the standard for inventive step and novelty in Indian patent law. The Supreme Court’s reasoning remains central to assessing patentability in India.
Read more about Bishwanath Prasad Radhey Shyam Vs. Hindustan Metal IndustriesBajaj-TVS Litigation
The Bajaj-TVS litigation explores the complexities of enforcing patent rights in the Indian motorcycle industry. Courts examined the validity and scope of patents, ultimately finding the technologies distinct and lifting the interim injunction. This case provides insight into judicial reasoning in Indian patent disputes.
Read more about Bajaj-TVS LitigationEx-parte Injunction Vacated Due to Lack of Prima-Facie Case of Infringement
The Delhi High Court vacated an ex-parte injunction in a patent infringement matter, emphasising the plaintiff’s failure to establish a prima-facie case. The judgment highlights the importance of proving inventive steps and the limits of patent rights in India.
Read more about Ex-parte Injunction Vacated Due to Lack of Prima-Facie Case of InfringementPatentability of New Form, Use or Property – Section 3(d)
Section 3(d) of the Indian Patents Act limits patentability for new forms or uses of known substances unless enhanced efficacy is proven. The Novartis case illustrates how courts interpret this provision, focusing on therapeutic efficacy rather than mere improved properties.
Read more about Patentability of New Form, Use or Property – Section 3(d)Who Must Pay for Appointment of Scientific Advisors? Vittal Mallya Scientific Research Foundation Vs. Indfrag Limited
The post explores a court’s decision on who must pay for scientific advisors in Indian patent cases, focusing on Section 115 of the Patents Act. It analyses the reasoning behind the judgment and comments on professional conduct during litigation.
Read more about Who Must Pay for Appointment of Scientific Advisors? Vittal Mallya Scientific Research Foundation Vs. Indfrag Limited