In a landmark decision, the Bombay High Court granted Novartis AG an ad-interim injunction against Novarish Healthcare Private Limited for trademark infringement. Novartis successfully argued that Novarish’s use of the “NOVARISH” mark was deceptively similar to its well-known “NOVARTIS” trademark, leading to the court’s decision to protect Novartis’s intellectual property rights.
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Pharma Patent Search – A Challenging Task
Pharma patent search is a complex task due to the dense patent landscape and commonality of incremental innovations. This post details a structured approach to conducting thorough pharmaceutical prior art searches, highlighting the specific challenges faced by patent analysts.
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Ms. Vinita Radhakrishnan examines trade secrets and patents in the pharmaceutical sector, highlighting key IP strategies and industry trends. The analysis offers insights into current practices and future directions within pharma intellectual property.
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This article examines the strategy of generic drug companies in challenging pharmaceutical patents, focusing on Paragraph IV certifications and related litigation. It highlights trends, success rates, and the increasing participation of Indian companies in the US generics market.
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The EU’s revised trademark law empowers customs to seize in-transit goods, raising serious concerns for Indian generic pharmaceutical exports. This development challenges established principles of territorial trademark enforcement and threatens global access to affordable medicines.
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