Prior Art Search and Drafting Patents
This article explores the importance of prior art search and drafting in the Indian patent process. It objectively evaluates both the benefits and drawbacks, highlighting the strategic role…
Indian Patent Law
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Abbott’s HIV Drug Patent “Not an Invention”
The Indian Patent Office has rejected Abbott’s application for an HIV drug patent, finding no inventive step in the claimed composition. This decision highlights the robust scrutiny applied…
Shielding Patent Attacks – A Peek at Patent Defenses in India
This post explores the main defenses to patent infringement under Indian law, including research, Bolar exemption, government use, and parallel imports. It offers a structured analysis of how…
Mitigating Patent Risks
This post examines key strategies for mitigating patent risks in India, focusing on design around, licensing, and invalidation. It provides legal analysis and practical examples for businesses facing…
Patent Exhaustion in India
Patent exhaustion in India limits a patent holder’s rights after the first authorized sale of a product, especially regarding parallel imports. The legal interpretation of authorization is crucial…
Indian Herbal Viagra Receives Patent Grant
Kunnath Pharmaceuticals' Musli Power Xtra, known as 'Indian Herbal Viagra', has been granted a patent for its ayurvedic formulation targeting sexual dysfunction. The patent highlights developments in India's…
Should Medical Methods Be Patented?
This post examines whether medical methods should be patentable, focusing on global legal frameworks, ethical debates, and policy implications. It analyses both the concerns and benefits of extending…
Patent Troll in India?
The post analyses whether the patent troll business model is viable in India, considering the legal requirements for working patents and enforcement hurdles. It highlights the key challenges…
Can a Method of Performing Yoga be Patented?
This post discusses whether methods of performing yoga can be patented in India, considering both legal and practical barriers. It highlights the interplay between traditional knowledge and patent…
IP in Everyday Life – Godrej Tribolt
This post analyses the IP notices on the Godrej Tribolt lock, focusing on its patent notice and compliance with Indian law. It also addresses challenges in accessing related…