Understanding the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2023
In recent legislative developments, the President has assented the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill 2023 (“Bill”), amending the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (“Act”). This bill aims to strike a delicate balance between promoting innovation, streamlining processes, and safeguarding the nation’s rich biological diversity. The amendments introduced by this Bill are significant and will have far-reaching effects … Continue reading Understanding the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2023
Read more »Patenting Stem Related Inventions In India
Stem cells are cells that have the ability to differentiate or develop into different types of cells. This distinguishing feature confers significant medicinal value, since they can decipher numerous mysteries about living creatures, mortality, and diseases, and may even be able to treat them. Patent law and policy, which converge between science and law, present … Continue reading Patenting Stem Related Inventions In India
Read more »Modification in Procedure Regarding Examination of Patent Applications Involving the Use of Biological Material
The Biological Diversity Act (the BD Act) was enacted with the goal to provide for conservation of Biological Diversity, sustainable use of its components and fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of biological resources. One of the provisions under the BD Act (section 6) relates to seeking prior permission … Continue reading Modification in Procedure Regarding Examination of Patent Applications Involving the Use of Biological Material
Read more »Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and Patenting of Biological Inventions in India – Part I (Section – 6)
The Biological Diversity Act of 2002 (BDA) is a piece of Indian legislation which came into being in response to compliance with the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), to which India is a ratified member. In fact, India has taken the lead among developing and developed nations both in introducing a substantive legislation in conformance … Continue reading Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and Patenting of Biological Inventions in India – Part I (Section – 6)
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