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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Revised Draft Guidelines for Examination of Patent Applications in the Pharma Industry
The revised draft guidelines for examining pharmaceutical patent applications in India aim to standardize practices and clarify legal provisions, particularly section 3(d). These guidelines reflect stakeholder input and…
Final Rules For Administrative Trials Published
The USPTO has published final rules for administrative trials under the America Invents Act. These rules detail the procedures for inter partes review, post-grant review, and business method…
Patent Trolling : Can’t Live With, Can’t Live Without!
This article analyses patent trolling with a focus on the RIM v. NTP case and the difficulties innovators face in patent litigation. It highlights how procedural gaps between…