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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 highlights the importance of aligning patent management with India’s unique legal framework.

Letter to the PM against Software patenting

A collective letter to the Prime Minister raises critical issues regarding the 2015 software patenting guidelines, citing potential harm to innovation and conflicts with Indian law. The post analyses stakeholder concerns and the legal implications for the Indian software industry.

Pfizer files for Patent on Known Substance

This post examines Pfizer’s patent application on a known substance and the Indian Patent Office’s refusal in light of Section 3d and the Novartis decision. It discusses whether unpublished patent applications can render a substance as “known” and critiques the merging of novelty and subject matter analysis.

Pfizer falls prey to Section 3(d)

This post analyses the Indian Patent Office’s rejection of Pfizer’s Tofacitinib patent under Section 3(d). The decision addresses issues of novelty, inventive step, and the requirement for evidence of enhanced efficacy in pharmaceutical patent applications.

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, affordable pricing, and working of patents in India.

PIL, IPO and Statement of Working of Patents

This post explores the statutory requirements for the statement of working of patents in India, assessing the legal provisions and practical challenges faced by the patent office. It provides an analytical perspective on compliance, resource implications, and public interest concerns within the Indian patent framework.

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 does not substantially benefit the public or the innovation ecosystem.

Misunderstood World of Patents!

This article analyses common patent myths and clarifies key aspects of patent law in India. It offers insights on patent eligibility, enforcement, and the importance of professional advice for effective intellectual property protection.

Introduction to Pre-grant & Post-grant Oppositions to Patent Applications

This post provides an analytical overview of pre-grant and post-grant opposition provisions in Indian patent law. It explains the procedural and substantive changes introduced by the Patents (Amendment) Act, 2005.

IP Event held in honor of Late Hitesh Barot

I-HIPP hosted an intellectual property conference in Bangalore to honour Hitesh Barot, featuring sessions on innovation and a moot court competition on patent law. The event brought together leading IP professionals to discuss current issues and best practices in Indian intellectual property.