First Amendment to WTO comes into force
The first amendment to the WTO TRIPS Agreement permits compulsory licensing for pharmaceutical exports to countries lacking manufacturing capacity. India implemented this provision through Section 92A of its…
Compulsory Licensing
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Patent News
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…
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…
‘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…
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 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…
Patents, 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…
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,…
Is 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…
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…