Intellectual Property Rights

‘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.

Extension of Waiver for Pharma Patents until 2033 A.D.

The WTO has extended the waiver on pharmaceutical patent enforcement for least developed countries until 2033. This move ensures continued access to affordable generics from India and highlights the ongoing tension between patient access and patent rights.

Social Media and Intellectual Property (IP): Part I- Protection and Ownership

The post explores intellectual property protection and ownership on social media, analysing how legal principles apply to content created online. It provides insights into copyright, trademark, and patent protection for social media activities, with a focus on the Indian legal framework.

Essential Agreements for every Movie Producer

This post discusses the crucial agreements every Indian movie producer must execute to secure intellectual property rights and ensure legal protection for films. It provides a structured overview of contracts with directors, writers, composers, and others involved in film production.

CGPDT Annual Report (2013-2014)

The CGPDT annual report 2013-2014 reviews key statistics for patents and intellectual property in India. It highlights a marginal drop in total filings but notes increased participation from Indian applicants and steady progress in the patent system.

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.

USTR SPECIAL 301 REPORT (2015) – on Priority Watch List

The USTR Special 301 Report 2015 places India on the Priority Watch List, citing ongoing monitoring of its IPR enforcement. The report recognises India’s recent initiatives to strengthen its IP regime and anticipates measurable improvements.

New Intellectual Property Rights to ease Patent filing

The new Intellectual Property Rights policy in India seeks to make patent filing more accessible to Indian innovators. The policy highlights the need for legal reforms and targeted initiatives to boost innovation and patent activity in the country.