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Term of Patent in India: What’s with date 20th May 2003?

24th December, 2015 - 1:47 pm Categories: India News & Updates Patents

Section 53 of the Patents Act, 1970 deals with the determination of term of patent in India. Subsection 1 of section 53 provides that the term of every patent granted, after 20th May 2003, and the term of every patent which is not expired and is not ceased to have effect, on 20th May 2003, … Continue reading Term of Patent in India: What’s with date 20th May 2003?

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Germany’s Boehringer Repudiated Patent on HIV Drug- Nevirapine

24th December, 2015 - 1:39 pm Categories: India News & Updates Patents pharma Section 3(D)

The Indian Patent Office has repudiated Germany’s Boehringer Ingelheim patent on its key HIV drug- Nevirapine, Patent Application Number: 4724/DELNP/2009 entitled “Extended release formulation of Nevirapine”, for a version sold as Viramune XR (extended release), once again forestalling attempts by Big Pharma for “exclusivity” extension on their patented drugs to reportedly block entry of reasonably … Continue reading Germany’s Boehringer Repudiated Patent on HIV Drug- Nevirapine

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Proposed Trademark Amendment Rules 2015

16th December, 2015 - 4:33 am Categories: India News & Updates Trademark

Recently, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP)) issued out Draft of proposed Rules for Trade Marks. The proposed draft rules are open as of now to receive objections and comments from the concerned person, which shall be taken into Consideration by the Central Government. The draft rules proposed significant … Continue reading Proposed Trademark Amendment Rules 2015

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Delhi High Court Upholds Roche’s Patent Claims on Lung Cancer Drug (Tarceva) against Cipla

30th November, 2015 - 4:31 am Categories: India News & Updates patent infringement Patents pharma

A division bench of Delhi High Court on 27th Nov 2015 held that the Indian drug manufacturer Cipla infringed Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche’s patent on Erlotinib hydrochloride, marketed under the name of “Tarceva”. Roche was granted a patent in India on Erlotinib hydrochloride (Tarceva) in 2007. Roche sued Cipla for patent infringement in January 2008 … Continue reading Delhi High Court Upholds Roche’s Patent Claims on Lung Cancer Drug (Tarceva) against Cipla

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Establishment of Commercial Courts Division at Delhi High Court

24th November, 2015 - 1:23 pm Categories: India News & Updates

Pursuant to the Promulgation of the Commercial Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts Ordinance, 2015 the Hon’ble the Chief Justice vide orders dated 15.11.2015 has declared the constitution of Commercial Division at Delhi High Court with Six Benches, consisting of a Single Judge each, under Section 4(1) of The Commercial Courts, … Continue reading Establishment of Commercial Courts Division at Delhi High Court

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VPATAPP – An Android Based Free Mobile App

23rd November, 2015 - 4:58 am Categories: News & Updates Patents

We at IIPRD are glad to associate with a team of IP Enthusiasts who have developed an android-based mobile application called “VPATAPP”, and are happy to give a brief introduction of the same to our readers. This is first of its kind of offering on android play store and is available free of cost. About … Continue reading VPATAPP – An Android Based Free Mobile App

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Commercial Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts Ordinance Promulgated in India

17th November, 2015 - 11:28 am Categories: India News & Updates

The President of India on October 23, 2015 promulgated the Commercial Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts Ordinance, 2015, No. 8 of 2015. The ordinance aimed towards constitution of Adjudication Authority for speedy disposal of commercial dispute of specified value and matters connected thereto. Highlights of the Ordinance are as follows: … Continue reading Commercial Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts Ordinance Promulgated in India

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A Simplified Account of Patenting Procedure in India

12th November, 2015 - 1:21 pm Categories: India News & Updates Patents

Well, this is something for which we have been getting queries on regular basis from individual inventors, universities and companies in India as well as outside India. This article comprehensively addresses all the procedural issues which normally applicant faces while patenting invention in India. Though this article focuses on the procedural aspects, it is always … Continue reading A Simplified Account of Patenting Procedure in India

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Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules 2015

5th November, 2015 - 5:04 am Categories: India News & Updates Patents

Indian Patent Office (IPO) has recently published Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules 2015 and has invited comments (objections or suggestions) from public within 30 days from the publication of the notification (26th October 2015). The major change suggested (proposed) under the draft Rules are as follows: In addition to above rules, there are some proposed amendments in Form … Continue reading Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules 2015

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The Coarse Course of the Trademark Agent Examination and the Viva Voce marks

26th October, 2015 - 12:06 pm Categories: News & Updates Trademark

A long wait of 5 years finally dawns upon the announcement of the Indian trade marks agent exam 2015 reigniting ageing dreams of aspirants. Notwithstanding the sigh of relief the announcement brought with itself, the onset of the trademark agent 2015 procedure and preparations however are not left untouched by certain rhetorics and concerns. To … Continue reading The Coarse Course of the Trademark Agent Examination and the Viva Voce marks

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