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…
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Abbott’s HIV Drug Patent “Not an Invention”
The Indian Patent Office has rejected Abbott’s application for an HIV drug patent, finding no inventive step in the claimed composition. This decision highlights the robust scrutiny applied…
Once an Intermediate, Always an Intermediate
This post examines the exclusion of patentability for new uses of known intermediates under Section 3d of the Indian Patents Act. It discusses the statutory language, its implications…
Something More About Swiss Type Claims
This post explores the rationale, development and eventual redundancy of Swiss type claims in patent law. It analyses legal changes in Europe and India regarding second medical use,…
Temporary Injunction – F. Hoffmann-LA Roche Vs. Cipla
The Court refused a temporary injunction in the Roche vs Cipla patent dispute, highlighting non-disclosure, validity challenges, and public interest considerations. This analysis discusses the legal principles applied…
Aktiengesellschaft Vormals Meister Lucius & Bruning a Corporation etc.Vs Unichem Laboratories
This post provides a detailed analysis of the Tolbutamide patent infringement case between Aktiengesellschaft Vormals Meister Lucius & Bruning and Unichem Laboratories. It discusses the Court's interpretation of…
Collar patents for snakes, Foldable iPhone Patent, SIPP Stakeholders meeting, USPTO hikes fees, MSF v. Pfizer, Pneumonia vaccine patent, Roche V Pfizer, Microsoft patent infringement, Patent opposition in India, Patent Tip of the Week and other Weekly Patent News
This week’s patent news highlights notable patent filings, litigations, and policy updates in India. Key stories include MSF’s challenge to Pfizer’s pneumonia vaccine patent, Apple’s foldable iPhone application,…
Military patents, Iron man suit, Glove patents, Unique seminar on patents, MSF vs Pfizer, Dr. Reddy’s patents, Nintendo vs. iLife, Hytera vs. Motorola, Innovation patents, Portfolio Pruning, Patent Tip of the Week and more.
This update covers major Indian and international patent news, including litigation, innovation, and key statistics. Highlights include the Iron Man suit invention, glove patents, pharmaceutical litigation, and patent…
Delhi High Court, Upcoming events, Xiaomi patents and more.
This update examines patent infringement rulings by the Delhi High Court, statistics from the Indian Patent Office, international patent acquisitions, and licensing settlements. It also features expert analysis…
Apple sues Qualcomm again, Major Setback to Bayer, Delhi HC allows export of patented drug and much more.
This update highlights key events in intellectual property law, including Apple’s lawsuit against Qualcomm and Bayer’s loss in the Delhi High Court. Further, it discusses recent trademark and…