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Pharmaceutical Business Strategy – A Generics Perspective

This article examines the strategy of generic drug companies in challenging pharmaceutical patents, focusing on Paragraph IV certifications and related litigation. It highlights trends, success rates, and the increasing participation of Indian companies in the US generics market.

Assessing Patent Risks in India

This post examines the essential steps for assessing patent risks in India, focusing on infringement analysis and the tests for equivalence. It also considers the relevance of exemptions and the need for detailed, technology-specific evaluation in patent matters.

Patent Infringement Analysis or FTO Analysis in India – Challenges

The post analyses the unique challenges of patent infringement and FTO analysis in India, particularly due to limited online patent data. It highlights the risks involved and the need for improved Indian Patent Office resources.

Temporary Injunction Cases

This post examines two landmark Indian cases where courts declined temporary injunctions in patent infringement suits. The judgments clarify the principles guiding interim relief, including the need for a prima facie case and a favourable balance of convenience.

Patenting Inventions by Researchers in Universities

This article outlines essential legal guidelines for patenting inventions by university researchers in India. It discusses IP ownership, university policies, and the significance of correctly naming co-inventors in patent applications.

Temporary Injunction – F. Hoffmann-LA Roche Vs. Cipla

The Court refused a temporary injunction in the Roche vs Cipla patent dispute, highlighting non-disclosure, validity challenges, and public interest considerations. This analysis discusses the legal principles applied and the balance between patent rights and access to essential medicines.

First IP dialogue between India and US, Broadcom versus Volkswagen, Sony and Lenovo patent licensing deal, EPO Joins WIPO’s Digital Access Service and more

The post covers the first ever India US IP dialogue, highlighting key bilateral discussions on intellectual property policy. It also reports on notable patent disputes, licensing agreements, and significant updates from Indian and international patent offices.

Patenting a Food Recipe?

This post analyses the patentability of food recipes in India, focusing on exclusions under section 3 of the Indian Patent Act. It explores when a food recipe may qualify for patent protection and provides relevant examples from patent classification systems.

Is a Method of Massaging Patentable subject matter?

The post analyses whether massage methods can be patented in India, highlighting the distinction between non-medical and medical methods under Section 3(i) of the Patents Act. It references UK practice and suggests the Indian Patent Office may follow similar standards in the absence of direct precedents.

Temporary Injunction: Mariappan Vs. A.R. Safiullah

This post analyses the Mariappan vs AR Safiullah case on temporary injunctions in Indian patent disputes. The court scrutinised inventive step and the requirements for interim relief, ultimately denying the injunction due to lack of prima facie validity.