Two different patents cannot be awarded to same patent: Delhi High Court
A Division Bench of the Delhi High Court, in AstraZeneca Ab v. Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd., dismissed the appeals made by the appellant against the orders of Single Judge Bench, where an injunction was denied. Astrazeneca made nine pleas seeking injunction against the sale of ‘Dapagliflozin’ (DAPA), an anti-diabetes drug manufactured by generic pharma companies like […]
USA supports waiver of IP protections for Covid-19 vaccines
In a reversal of stance, the American government announced its support for waiver of IP protections on Covid-19 vaccines on 5th May 2021. The government also assured active participation of its administration in the WTO negotiations needed to ensure such waiver. This proposal for waiver has been subject to criticism by the European Union, which […]
Transferring the IPAB Jurisdiction to commercial courts! Will it ensure speedy justice?
A draft bill has been introduced in the Lok Sabha which proposed to close down the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) for good. The Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Bill, 2021 proposes to transfer its powers in copyright matters to Commercial Courts and all its other powers to High Courts. This bill comes […]
‘Keeping Up With The (Trade) Secrets’
While patent law offers strong protections for proprietary inventions, obtaining a patent requires establishing that the invention is novel, non-obvious, and patent-eligible. It also requires disclosure of the invention itself in the patent application. And while patents last for twenty years, they do not last forever. By contrast, trade secrecy provides another avenue to protecting […]
After saffron, J&K seeks GI tag for gucchi mushroom
A Geographical Indication tag has been sought for Gucchi, also known as Morel, one of the world’s most expensive mushrooms growing in Kashmir’s Doda district, valued at over INR 20,000 for every kilogram. The GI Tag will prevent unauthorized use and will provide legal protection to Doda Gucchi Mushroom. This will in turn boost it’s export. It […]
This time the tussle is over Basmati Rice
Even amidst these challenging times, the world has been witnessing incredible advances in science, technology and innovation. There is news that a vaccine will be delivered to billions of people in record time. The Intellectual Property(IP) protections has created the foundation for these developments. India and US have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding […]
Register your trademark – prevent the risk of squatting
Sony Play Station 5’s name has been Trademarked in India, except it wasn’t Sony who is the Applicant When gamers around the world were eagerly awaiting the release of Sony’s PlayStation 5 console, Indian consumers got the news that it’s launch in India may be delayed. The reason for this could be the fact that […]
IPR Newsletter
While the world looks forward to unlocking themselves from the lockdown due to Covid-19, the Indian business are also taking steps to safeguard their Intellectual Property Rights and unlock their potential. We bring to you some key developments in the field of Intellectual Property in the month of July 2020. Sparsh Industries restrained from […]
Newsletter: Intellectual Property Laws
The field of Intellectual Property laws has not been untouched by the raging pandemic. However, the Indian IP Office has been adapting to these changing times and is facilitating electronic filings and hearings. Even the Indian judiciary has been taking up hearings though video conferencing, and has not been shy of passing judgments on some […]
