Squibb Secures Interim Injunction Against Zydus in Nivolumab Patent Dispute
The Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction restraining Zydus from launching its Nivolumab biosimilar, siding with Squibb’s claim of imminent patent infringement.
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Hybrid Cell Inventions: Section 3(j) of the Patents Act Does Not Apply
In a recent decision, the Calcutta High Court upheld an appeal filed by BTS Research International Pty Ltd (“BTS”) challenging the rejection by the Assistant Controller of Patents…
Methods for Antibody Production in Genetically Modified Animals are Patentable; they are not covered under Section 3(i) Exclusion
The Madras High Court ruled that methods for producing antibodies in genetically modified animals are patentable under Indian law and are not excluded by Section 3(i). This decision…
Engineered non-living substances are not excluded under Section 3(c) of the Patents Act, 1970.
The Madras High Court held that Section 3c of the Patents Act, 1970 does not exclude engineered non-living substances from patent protection. The ruling clarifies the distinction between…
Patentability of Laws of Nature
This post analyses the Mayo v Prometheus case and its impact on the patentability of laws of nature in the US. It explains the judicial reasoning that established…
Patentability of Higher Life Forms
The Canadian Supreme Court's decision in the Harvard oncomouse case established that higher life forms are not patentable subject matter under Canadian law. While process claims were accepted,…
Patentability of Biotechnology Inventions in India
The post provides a detailed analysis of the criteria for patentability of biotechnology inventions in India, focusing on statutory exclusions and legal requirements. It further outlines how industrial…
Non-obviousness of Biotech Inventions in USA
This post provides an analytical review of non-obviousness standards for biotechnology inventions in the USA, referencing key Federal Circuit decisions. It discusses the evolving judicial approach and inconsistencies…
Patentability of Biotech Inventions in USA – Patentable Subject Matter
This post provides an analytical overview of the patentability of biotech inventions in the USA, focusing on statutory exclusions and major judicial decisions. It explains how US courts…
Biotechnology and Patent Challenge
This article explores the legal and ethical complexities of biotechnology patenting in India. It analyses the inadequacy of traditional patent law for biotechnology and the need for specialized…