The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Thijs, Roeland Michel Mathieu, ordering the restoration of Patent No. 408932 after it lapsed due to a communication error by the Patent Office. The court determined the lapse was not intentional on the appellant’s part and required the respondent to restore the patent upon payment of the renewal fee.
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UNDP Issues Guidelines For Pharmaceutical Patent Examination
The UNDP has issued new guidelines aimed at strengthening pharmaceutical patent examination with an emphasis on public health. The guidelines advocate for stricter standards and the use of TRIPS flexibilities to curb evergreening and improve access to medicines.
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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.
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Xiaomi faces a patent dispute in India but continues to offer competitively priced smartphones. The company leverages its agreements with Qualcomm and focuses on risk mitigation while maintaining its commitment to Indian customers.
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