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This post reviews significant Indian judgments on divisional patent filings, claim amendments, damages, and plant variety protection. It highlights key legal principles regarding patent and plant variety jurisprudence…
The abolition of the IPAB has transferred appellate powers under the PPVFR Act to the High Courts. High Courts now adjudicate on appeals concerning plant variety protection, replacing…
This post explores how intellectual property rights, particularly under the TRIPS agreement, affect food security and plant variety protection in India. It provides a legal analysis of the…
This post analyses the threatened co-existence of breeders rights and patent rights in plant innovation law. It discusses the lack of breeders exemption in patent law and the…
The Supreme Court of India’s Monsanto judgment addresses the complex issue of patentability for genetically modified plant breeds. By remanding the case for evidence-based adjudication, the Court reinforces…
This update analyses the latest Indian patent statistics, highlights significant industrial designs and patent filings, and reviews recent litigation in the pharma and technology sectors. Key developments in…
The European Patent Office’s policy shift on patenting natural plant properties could reshape innovation in plant breeding. This post examines the legal and practical implications for breeders, innovation,…