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Merck v. Glenmark – A Bitter Battle of Pills

The Delhi High Court restrained Glenmark from manufacturing and marketing generic versions of Merck’s patented antidiabetic drugs. This case underscores key principles of Indian patent law and the balance between patent rights and public interest.

TiVo and Patent Infringement

TiVo has sued Samsung for allegedly infringing four of its multimedia technology patents, targeting both set-top boxes and mobile devices. This litigation highlights TiVo’s ongoing strategy to protect its intellectual property amid evolving market dynamics.

Ericsson has a (i)Ball at the Court

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to Ericsson against iBall in a significant patent infringement dispute involving standard essential patents for mobile technologies. The court found in favour of Ericsson, stressing the importance of prompt patent rights enforcement in India.

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.

Patent Infringement Claim on Cancer Treatment Drug

The UK Court of Appeal ruled that Actavis’s alternative salt forms of pemetrexed would indirectly infringe Eli Lilly’s cancer drug patent. The decision provides insights into patent claim construction and the approach to pharmaceutical patent disputes across multiple European jurisdictions.

Google’s Patent Appeal Rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court has declined to hear Google’s patent appeal involving its Street View technology. This decision upholds a Federal Circuit ruling on patent infringement and sends the case back to lower courts for continued litigation.

You (don’t) sow what you reap : Monsanto Corporation and Patent Enforcement

This article explores Monsanto’s enforcement of patents on genetically engineered seeds and the unintended consequences for farmers. It analyses court cases, highlights the challenges of patent infringement in agriculture, and discusses potential policy solutions to protect public interest and farmer rights.

Patent Settlement – Blackberry v Typo

This post examines the Blackberry v Typo patent dispute, focusing on the settlement that restricts Typo’s sales of certain smartphone keyboards. The analysis highlights the legal strategies employed to protect Blackberry’s patented keyboard designs.

Smartflash takes a $ 532.9 Mn worth bite of Apple

A Texas jury has ordered Apple to pay USD 532.9 million to Smartflash after finding iTunes infringed three patents. The case illustrates the complexities of patent litigation involving non-practicing entities.

InterDigital Loses Patent Infringement Suits against Microsoft & ZTE

InterDigital lost its patent infringement suits against Microsoft and ZTE after the US Court of Appeals upheld the rejection of its claims. The decision addresses long-standing disputes over mobile technology patents and impacts ongoing litigation strategies.