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Patentability requirements – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at NLS – Bangalore
New patent policy in India? Interesting Patents, L’Oréal vesrus Drunk Elephant, No patent settlement talks for Qualcomm and Apple, No patent for Pfizer’s Pregablin says Supreme Court and more
The post presents a comprehensive overview of recent patent policy changes, key legal disputes, and statistical trends in India. It also covers prominent international IP events and critical…
Interesting Patents, IIT-M to host Tech summit, Cannabis Patent, Qualcomm forced to license its patents, Canada becomes party to Hague Agreement, USPTO’s new Sponsorship Tool and more
This update reviews Indian patent statistics, significant inventions, and key legal news in intellectual property. Highlights include the IIT Madras tech summit, Qualcomm’s licensing directive, cannabis patent developments,…
Rejection of Application Based on Pre-Grant Representation May Be Appealed to IPAB
The Delhi High Court has clarified that appeals to the IPAB are permitted when a patent application is rejected based on pre-grant representation. This judgment offers clear recourse…
What Should I do With My Invention Before I Talk to Venture Capitalists?
The article examines how inventors can protect their inventions before approaching venture capitalists, weighing the effectiveness of NDAs versus patent filings. It highlights the steps for obtaining a…
Pharmaceutical Business Strategy – A Brand Name Perspective
The post explores how brand name drug companies exploit regulatory provisions to maintain market dominance during generic drug challenges. It details the legal and procedural mechanisms involved, focusing…
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…
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…
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…