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Biodiversity law requirement of NBA Approval for Indian herbal companies

This article reviews the necessity of NBA approval for Indian herbal companies under the Biodiversity Act, especially after the Divya Pharmacy judgement. It outlines the legal framework governing access, benefit sharing, and patent applications involving biological resources.

Draft Patent Rules 2019, India joins key WIPO treaties, Royal Enfield v. Flash Electronics and more

The bulletin examines the Draft Patent Rules 2019, India’s new WIPO treaty accessions, and key patent statistics. It highlights recent legal disputes and IP policy updates, providing a structured analysis of current trends in Indian intellectual property law.

Proceedings Before the Indian Patent Office

This article presents a comprehensive guide to the proceedings before the Indian Patent Office, covering each procedural stage. It discusses filing requirements, examination, opposition, and the grant process with objective legal analysis.

Patenting Indoor Cricket

This analysis explores the legal and historical dimensions of indoor cricket, including its rules, patenting, and influence on the sport’s evolution. The post evaluates how innovation and legal protection have contributed to the sustained popularity of cricket.

Patentability of Genetically Modified Plant Breeds: The Monsanto Conclusion

The Supreme Court of India’s Monsanto judgment addresses the complex issue of patentability for genetically modified plant breeds. By remanding the case for evidence-based adjudication, the Court reinforces procedural rigour in intellectual property disputes involving agricultural biotechnology.

Indian Patent Statistics, Interesting inventions, Monsanto patent case, AMD versus Mediatek, USPTO news, International patent news and more

This report analyses recent trends in Indian patent statistics, important inventions, and major legal developments such as the Monsanto patent case and AMD versus Mediatek. It also updates on new government policies and significant international patent news, maintaining an objective and factual perspective.

Integrating Secrecy and Exclusivity to Gain Competitive Advantage

This post explores the strategic integration of patent and trade secret protection to secure competitive advantage for inventions in India. Key factors and legal provisions are analysed to guide optimal intellectual property decisions.

A Conduit for INVALID PATENTS – Section 13(1)(b)

Section 13(1)(b) of the Indian Patent Act may inadvertently allow for the grant of invalid patents by restricting prior art consideration to only the claims of earlier Indian applications. A reconsideration of this provision is suggested to ensure more robust patent examination and to achieve the legislative intent of preventing invalid patents.

Drafting Valid Patent Licenses

This article examines the key elements of a valid patent license agreement, focusing on critical clauses and compliance requirements in India. It provides a structured overview for drafting effective and legally compliant patent licenses.

The Indian Patent Office and Secrecy Directions

The post provides an analytical overview of secrecy directions by the Indian Patent Office under the Patents Act, 1970. It explains the process, legal provisions, and implications for patent applicants, especially in the context of national interest and defence.