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Patent Trolls – Threat to Innovation and its Users!

Patent trolls increasingly target both manufacturers and end users, causing significant financial and operational challenges. This analysis explores a key US case, the effect on businesses, and the importance of regulatory safeguards to protect innovation.

Patent Invalidation in the US: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

The post examines how patent invalidation influences innovation in the US, particularly within the technology industry. It discusses the challenges faced by start-ups and advocates for policy reforms to benefit technological progress.

Battle of Instant Photography

The Kodak versus Polaroid case marked a turning point in the instant photography sector. This post analyses the legal dispute, the resulting injunction, and its impact on both companies, reflecting on the broader significance for patent law in photography.

A Patently Generic Win

The US Supreme Court’s decision in Caraco vs. Novo Nordisk clarifies the rights of generic drug manufacturers to challenge overly broad patent claims. This case marks a significant development for generic competition and FDA approval processes.

India up five spots in GII 2019, Vodafone joins LTE patent pool, Natco Pharma in Delhi High Court and more

This edition reports on Indian patent and design statistics, India’s progress in the Global Innovation Index, and legal updates such as Natco Pharma’s relief in the Delhi High Court. Additional coverage includes Vodafone’s participation in the LTE patent pool and global intellectual property news.

Restricting ‘Pay-for-Delay’ Agreements

This post discusses recent fines imposed on pharmaceutical companies for pay-for-delay agreements and examines their impact on market competition and drug pricing. It analyses regulatory measures and the ongoing debate over the balance between innovation and consumer interests.

Alice vs. CLS saga

The Alice vs. CLS case significantly influenced the landscape of software patent protection in the US, particularly for financial technologies. It raised critical questions about the patentability of abstract ideas and has shifted industry standards and legal strategies.

Prosecution History E’stop’pel!

This post discusses prosecution history estoppel and its influence on the doctrine of equivalents, using the Felix v. Honda case to highlight key legal implications. It underscores the necessity for precise claim amendments during patent prosecution to avoid unintended limitations on enforcement rights.

Salient Features of the US Patent Reform Act 2011

The US Patent Reform Act 2011 brings major changes to US patent law, notably shifting to a first-inventor-to-file system and revising patent challenge procedures. It addresses business method patents, fee-setting, and litigation aspects, with important implications for inventors and enterprises.

Delhi HC Interprets the Timeline for Pre-Grant Representation of a Patent

The Delhi High Court clarifies the timeline for pre-grant opposition under the Patents Act, distinguishing the rights of any person and a person interested. The judgment highlights legislative intent and the need for vigilance in patent opposition procedures.