Gene Patent : Expressing the Truth

WHAT DOES A PATENT OVER A GENE MEAN?

A patent for a gene or gene patent means ownership and exclusive rights for a specific DNA/RNA sequence by an individual, organization, or corporation, who claims to have originally isolated a natural gene sequence and altered through gene engineering technologies to obtain a known function. This means ownership of the specific nucleotide composition of the gene, its … Read More

PHARMACEUTICAL TRADEMARKS

Importance of Trademarks in Pharmaceutical Industry

Importance of Trademarks in Pharmaceutical Industry

Introduction

Trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprise. The sign includes Name, Word, Sound, Logo, Symbol, Design, Phrase which are Distinctive and Non-Descriptive.

Evolution of Trademarks

The use of trademarks dates back to the times when marks were affixed to establish ownership of the goods. These markings … Read More

How to write a patent – Guidelines on Patent Drafting [Mechanical]

Introduction

A patent draft is a technical document presented in a legal format that has
two primary functions: (a) establish novelty and (b) establish inventive step or non-obviousness of an invention.

We should always keep in mind that the purpose of a patent draft or specification is to highlight the existing problem in the current state of the art or technology and provide a solution, … Read More