The Indian Patent Office set aside Abbott Biotechnology’s Humira patent after Glenmark’s pre-grant opposition, citing lack of inventive step and insufficient disclosure. This legal dispute underscores ongoing challenges to Humira patents both in India and globally.
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The Indian music industry faces substantial revenue losses due to widespread digital piracy. Despite the growth in digital earnings, more than half of potential income is lost, suggesting a need for industry collaboration to address the issue.
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BananaIP’s Managing Parter, Dr. Kalyan, was recently interviewed by the Indian Express for an article titled “More Spends on Patents Needed” which looked at the...
Read more about Dr. Kalyan Quoted in the Indian ExpressBananaIP Chosen as Strategic IP Partner for IIT Mumbai’s International Business Plan Competition
BananaIP has been selected as the strategic IP partner for “Eureka”, the prestigious international business plan competition conducted by IIT Bombay. BananaIP will be responsible...
Read more about BananaIP Chosen as Strategic IP Partner for IIT Mumbai’s International Business Plan CompetitionRPX acquires patents owned by Apple’s Rockstar Consortium for US$ 900M
RPX Corp. is acquiring around 4,000 patents from Apple’s Rockstar Consortium for US$ 900 million, effectively ending several major patent lawsuits. This deal highlights a move from litigation to licensing in managing high-value technology patents.
Read more about RPX acquires patents owned by Apple’s Rockstar Consortium for US$ 900MNew Copyright Law: Parody is Legal if Judge Thinks it’s Funny
The UK Copyright Law now permits parodies and similar works under fair dealing, but judges decide if the work qualifies based on its humorous effect. This post analyses the legal framework and the continuing protection against defamation.
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Astrazeneca has brought a patent infringement case against Aurobindo Pharma over an ANDA filing for Onglyza’s generic version in the US. The dispute centres on the alleged infringement of Saxagliptin hydrochloride patents before their expiry.
Read more about Astrazeneca to retain Sweetness of OnglyzaLSU helps faculty Transfer Innovation into the market
LSU’s LIFT Fund offers competitive support for faculty to transfer innovation from research to market. The initiative strengthens technology commercialization by funding promising university projects and bridging the gap between development and market readiness.
Read more about LSU helps faculty Transfer Innovation into the marketSpanish Publishers Suffer as Google News Closes Operations
Google News has closed operations in Spain after a new copyright law required licensing fees for news publishers. Spanish publishers now face significant challenges, and the stricter legal framework prevents them from waiving these fees, impacting digital news distribution.
Read more about Spanish Publishers Suffer as Google News Closes OperationsDevelopment of Copyright Law in the UK
The post explores recent changes to copyright law in the UK, particularly the private copying exception and its legal challenges. It provides an objective overview of industry concerns and government responses, highlighting the evolving nature of copyright regulation.
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