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Examining the Origins of Section 3(d) in India’s Patents Act and Its Connection to EU SPCs

Section 3(d) of The Patents Act 1970 has been the subject of much research interest due to its connection with preventing evergreening in pharmaceutical patents. This section was introduced after the TRIPS agreement, and may have been inspired by a similar provision in the E.U.’s Supplementary Protection Certificates regulation. It requires any patent for a new form of an active ingredient to demonstrate enhanced therapeutic efficacy. Continue Reading Examining the Origins of Section 3(d) in India’s Patents Act and Its…
March 16, 2023 Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 263Views 0Like
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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…
March 15, 2023 Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 229Views 0Like
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Nokia Vs. Oppo: Standard Essential Patents and Deposit during Suit Pendency

Nokia Vs. Oppo: Standard Essential Patents and Deposit during Suit Pendency

In a recent Delhi High Court order, Nokia’s application to deposit royalty payments due from Oppo for the use of Nokia’s Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) was rejected. The SEPs in question relate to 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies. Read More Continue Reading Nokia Vs. Oppo: Standard Essential Patents and Deposit during Suit Pendency
November 28, 2022 Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 952Views 0Like
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Patents filed by Young Inventors!

On the occasion of Children’s Day, BananaIP brings to you patent applications granted to or filed by young inventors before the Indian IP Office. This post carries titles, patent application numbers, drawings, abstracts, fields of invention and the names of the inventors for five patent applications. Read More Continue Reading Patents filed by Young Inventors!
November 14, 2022 Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 372Views 0Like
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How to Uncover Inventions for Patent Filings: A Simple Guide

How to Uncover Inventions for Patent Filings: A Simple Guide

Identifying and generating inventions for patent filings can be a daunting task, especially for larger companies with multiple divisions and products. However, uncovering new inventions for patent filings doesn’t have to be difficult. Read More Continue Reading How to Uncover Inventions for Patent Filings: A Simple Guide
November 12, 2022 Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 428Views 0Like
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When should Indian Companies file PCT application?

When should Indian Companies file PCT applications?

This post discusses when Indian companies should file PCT applications. Filing a PCT application has several advantages, including the ability to file for patents in multiple countries with a single application and the option to delay filing a patent application in a particular country by 30 months or more… Read More Continue Reading When should Indian Companies file PCT applications?
November 9, 2022 Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 1049Views 0Like
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How to Choose a Patent Attorney: Important Considerations When Choosing

How to Choose a Patent Attorney: Important Considerations When Choosing

When you have an idea for a new product, it’s exciting. But until you file for a patent, that idea is also very fragile. If someone else comes up with the same ideas and files for a patent first, your idea could be stolen from you before you even get a chance to protect it. Read More. Continue Reading How to Choose a Patent Attorney: Important Considerations When Choosing
November 3, 2022 Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 782Views 0Like
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Why should I perform a Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis before launching my product?

Why should I perform a Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis before launching my product?

As a product developer, you likely put a lot of time and resources into developing your product. You want to be sure that you will not face any legal issues when you launch your product. This is where a Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis comes in. Read More Continue Reading Why should I perform a Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis before launching my product?
November 2, 2022 Freedom to Operate (FTO), General, Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 755Views 0Like
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How to Encourage Employee Inventors in Your Company to File for More Patents

How to Encourage Employee Inventors in Your Company to File for More Patents

As employee inventors continue to file more patents with the Patent office, it’s important that you encourage them to do the same within your company. There are many ways in which a company can encourage its employee inventors to file for more patents. If you’re ready to help your company get even more value out of your employee inventor program, you should follow these tips. Read More Continue Reading How to Encourage Employee Inventors in Your Company to File for…
November 1, 2022 General, Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 610Views 0Like
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