This weekly review examines key recent events in Indian patent news, including government initiatives in 5G technology and India’s position at the US trade forum. The analysis highlights ongoing trends in patent filings and the need to encourage domestic innovation.
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Sipping on IP
Sipping on IP by BananaIP is an open forum for discussing diverse intellectual property topics, from industrial design to cybersquatting. Participants share insights, legal updates, and practical knowledge in a collegial environment.
Read more about Sipping on IP‘Affordability, Availability, Accessibility of medicines’
The post examines key outcomes from a national conference on access to medicines in India, with a focus on pharmaceutical pricing, IPR, and related policy challenges. It analyses expert perspectives on affordable medicine, patent law, and healthcare systems in an Indian context.
Read more about ‘Affordability, Availability, Accessibility of medicines’Patent trolls – Lesson No. 1
The article examines patent trolls and their impact on the patent landscape in the US and India. It analyses the difference in litigation practices and the effect of compulsory licensing on curbing trolling activities, especially in the software sector.
Read more about Patent trolls – Lesson No. 1Compulsory Licensing in India
This article analyses the evolution and practice of compulsory licensing in India, focusing on landmark cases and their effects on patent activity. It assesses whether compulsory licensing influences innovation and discusses the operational challenges within the Indian Patent Office.
Read more about Compulsory Licensing in IndiaPatents, Compulsory Licensing and Business Strategy
This article explores compulsory licensing in patents under Indian law, focusing on its impact on business strategies and public interest. Through case studies and legal analysis, the article highlights the importance of aligning patent management with India’s unique legal framework.
Read more about Patents, Compulsory Licensing and Business StrategyLee 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.
Read more about Lee Pharma v. AstraZeneca- An unfinished Patent StoryIs Statement of Working of Patents For Public Interest?
The post analyses whether the statement of working of patents in India truly advances public interest or remains a procedural formality. It argues that while mandatory, its enforcement does not substantially benefit the public or the innovation ecosystem.
Read more about Is Statement of Working of Patents For Public Interest?The Case of Indian Intellectual Property – Misplaced Perception
This article analyses how Indian intellectual property is perceived internationally, especially by the United States, and assesses India’s progress over the past decade. It highlights the importance of understanding India’s unique legal and policy framework for intellectual property.
Read more about The Case of Indian Intellectual Property – Misplaced PerceptionOCR: Credibility of India’s Intellectual Property Enforcement in Question
The US Trade Representative’s review has raised concerns about India’s intellectual property enforcement standards. Indian officials contest the review’s legitimacy and stress that their IP laws prioritise public interest. The results may impact India’s investment climate and global image.
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