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Supreme Court restores order extending time limits indefinitely, asks why Government is not invoking compulsory licensing provisions and more

In this week’s patent news and updates - Supreme Court restores order extending time limits indefinitely; Supreme Court asks Government why it is not invoking...

Chapter II. 301 Report on Indian Patent System – Comprehending Apprehension or Apprehending Comprehension?

This post was first published on 18th May, 2014. The 25th Special 301 Report of 2014 keeps India on the Priority Watch List and the USTR hopes to...

Chapter VI. Compulsory Licensing & Local Working – Comprehending Apprehending or Apprehending Comprehension?

This post was first published on 4th July, 2014. Compulsory Licenses are licenses granted by the government or the patent office, irrespective of whether the...

Demystifying the Evergreen myth

This post was first published on 19th May, 2014. Evergreening, known in the politically-correct-circles as “Life Cycle management” of a drug, is the concept of...

USTR finds Pakistan better than India in IP Protection.

The USTR’s 2016 Special 301 Report places India on the Priority Watch List for its IP protection framework, while commending Pakistan for notable advancements. This assessment has significant implications for India’s IP policy and international standing.