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Continue reading →: Delhi DB raises the bar of burden of proof on the Defendant to establish a credible challenge
A bench comprising of Justice BD Ahmed and Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva recently passed an order granting an injunction in a patent matter. The DB reversed an order of Justice Manmohan Singh who had denied the injunction. The Court has also hinted at a presumption of validity of the patents holding…
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Continue reading →: Intellectual Property Office (IPO) Website updated
The CGPTDM office has updated the IPO website, and the same can be accessed at http://www.ipindia.nic.in/.The website is not only more vibrant but also appears to be more user friendly.
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Continue reading →: Guidelines on Similar Biologics
The “Guidelines on Similar Biologics” prepared by Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) laying down the regulatory pathway for a biologic claiming to be Similar to an already authorized Reference Biologic have been published. The objective of the guidelines is to provide guidance to…
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Continue reading →: Draft Licensing Guidelines And Format For GM Technology Agreements
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare on 24th May 2016 released the “Draft Licensing Guidelines And Format For GM Technology Agreements” for comments /suggestions. Besides Guidelines being premature, the Government has clearly departed from their basic intent to benefit/safeguard farmers’ interest. Our complete analysis of the guidelines can be…
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Continue reading →: IPR PROTECTION SCHEME FOR FACILITATING START-UPS (SIPP) & EXEMPTIONS PROVIDED UNDER THE VARIOUS LAWS
In January 2016, Department of Industrial Policy and promotion (DIPP) of the Government of India had launched “Scheme for Facilitating Start-Ups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP) to promote awareness and encourage IPR protection amongst Start-Ups. The scheme shall run initially on a pilot basis and shall be applicable for a period…
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Continue reading →: Ericsson on a spree of favourable orders
Delhi High Court passed an interim injunction order in the ongoing case of Telefonktiebolaget LM Ericsson v. Lava International Ltd. that prevents Lava from importing, exporting, manufacturing, and selling any mobile phones that use Ericsson’s 8 SEP patents and technology.The defendant is also barred from exporting the impugned goods. The Custom…
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Continue reading →: Copyrights and Semiconductors come under the umbrella of Ministry of Industry and Commerce
The Hon’ble President of India has approved the addition of The Copyright Act and The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout Design Act to come under Ministry of Industry and Commerce vide a notification dated May 30,2016 . The present Controller general of Patents, Designs and Trademark will head the copyright office also.
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Continue reading →: Cipla’s Patent Application For HIV Drug rejected
The Indian Patent Office rejected Cipla’s patent application for its HIV drug composition comprising combination of “ritonavir” and “darunavir”. The application, in particular, was directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a solid unit dosage form comprising: (i) ritonavir; (ii) darunavir; (iii) a water insoluble polymer and/or water soluble polymer, wherein…
