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TiVo and Patent Infringement

TiVo has sued Samsung for allegedly infringing four of its multimedia technology patents, targeting both set-top boxes and mobile devices. This litigation highlights TiVo’s ongoing strategy to protect its intellectual property amid evolving market dynamics.

Ericsson has a (i)Ball at the Court

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to Ericsson against iBall in a significant patent infringement dispute involving standard essential patents for mobile technologies. The court found in favour of Ericsson, stressing the importance of prompt patent rights enforcement in India.

Tequila’s Indian Cousin

An Indian food scientist has patented a process to produce tequila-like alcohol from Agave albomarginata, a plant native to the Rayalseema region. The innovation uses the plant’s high-starch pith, yielding a natural, cost-effective spirit called Naturohol.

Pfizer files for Patent on Known Substance

This post examines Pfizer’s patent application on a known substance and the Indian Patent Office’s refusal in light of Section 3d and the Novartis decision. It discusses whether unpublished patent applications can render a substance as “known” and critiques the merging of novelty and subject matter analysis.

Pfizer falls prey to Section 3(d)

This post analyses the Indian Patent Office’s rejection of Pfizer’s Tofacitinib patent under Section 3(d). The decision addresses issues of novelty, inventive step, and the requirement for evidence of enhanced efficacy in pharmaceutical patent applications.

Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 13

This post examines the progress of geographical indications in India, with a focus on key agricultural and food products that have secured GI status. It also outlines the legal measures taken to safeguard these products’ distinct reputations.

Working of Patents – A Workable Proposition?

This article critically examines the working of patents in India, focusing on statutory requirements, compulsory licensing, and judicial interpretations. It discusses both commercial and non-commercial working, highlighting the practical complexities faced by patentees under the Indian Patents Act.

NSRCEL’S IP For Start-ups at IIMB a Grand Success

NSRCEL at IIM Bangalore organised a well-received event on intellectual property for startups. The programme offered practical guidance and resources to help entrepreneurs manage and protect their IP assets.

Lee Pharma v. AstraZeneca- An unfinished Patent Story

This post examines the Lee Pharma v. AstraZeneca case on compulsory licensing under Indian patent law. The Controller’s decision sheds light on the standards for proving public need, affordable pricing, and working of patents in India.

Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 12

This post explores the evolution of intellectual property rights in India with a focus on handloom and handicraft products registered as geographical indications. It provides an objective review of the legal framework and cultural significance of these protected goods.