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Indian Patent Term Extension Rejected, Section 53 Constitutionally Upheld

Patent Term – Section 53 Challenge The appellants, Gunjan Sinha @ Kanishk Sinha and another, acquired a patent for a “fuel cell system and an...

Revisiting Supplementary Protection Certificates of the European Union

Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) are a form of additional patent protection for pharmaceuticals and plant protection products, granting up to 5 years of extra market protection beyond the standard 20 year patent period. The E.U has established regulations to ensure uniformity across member countries in the grant of SPCs, and over 20000 SPCs have been granted since 1993. Further study is needed to identify when and where SPCs are necessary to ensure they are used responsibly and do not unreasonably extend market monopolies.

Patent Term Extension, Dog ate my Homework Act

This post was first published on 12th April, 2011. Guest Post by Ms. Vinita Radhakrishnan In future, 'Dog ate my homework' may be a perfectly...

Can Patents Be Extensible Beyond 20 Years?

This article explores whether patents may be extended beyond 20 years, focusing on the USPTO’s Patent Term Adjustment provisions. It outlines how certain delays can lengthen the effective monopoly period and discusses key legal requirements.