CONTROVERSIAL PATENTS IN INDIA

CONTROVERSIAL PATENTS IN INDIA

Controversial patents in India includes patents surrounded by controversies due to various reasons like disputes over patent validity, infringement, ethical concerns, public health implications, and more.

SOME OF THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL PATENTS IN INDIA

Novarti‘s Gleevec Patent: Cancer drug controversial patent

In 2013, the Indian Supreme Court rejected Novartis’ patent application for the cancer drug Gleevec (Imatinib Mesylate). The decision was significant as it … Read More

Patents for Medical Devices

Patents for Medical Devices

Medical devices and patents are closely linked in the field of medical technology and innovation. Developing and launching a new medical device in the any market requires regulatory compliances and Intellectual Property (IP) protection.

Medical Devices

Medical devices cover a wide variety of products covering instruments, apparatuses and machines, or implants used for medical purposes, such as diagnosing, preventing, monitoring, or treating diseases or medical … Read More

CROSSING DEADLINES – WILL THE PATENT APPLICATIONS SURVIVE?

CROSSING DEADLINES – WILL THE PATENT APPLICATIONS SURVIVE?

Will the patent survive ? – The answer is Yes and No. Its clearly a mixed bag because of the precedence set by the Indian Courts and the practise adopted by the Indian Patent Office.

Maintaining strict deadlines is sometimes difficult for the applicants who are dependent on the attorneys to send them reminders. The attorneys are further dependent on the software’s and other work … Read More

CROSSING DEADLINES – WILL THE PATENT APPLICATIONS SURVIVE?

Will the patent survive ? – The answer is Yes and No. Its clearly a mixed bag because of the precedence set by the Indian Courts and the practise adopted by the Indian Patent Office.

Maintaining strict deadlines is sometimes difficult for the applicants who are dependent on the attorneys to send them reminders. The attorneys are further dependent on the software’s and other work … Read More

Food for thought – Can Recipes be Patented?

CAN RECIPES BE PATENTED? 
Food Patent in India
Food Patent
Recipes Patent
CAN RECIPES BE PATENTED?

Can Recipes be Patented? – Interestingly, if provided the right protection the good food can feed the pockets too. The concept of actually protecting recipes in India is quite recent, as for centuries cooking in India is more of a heartfelt affair i.e., contrary to the west where cooking is more industrialized, more methodical and scientific.

Indian cooking is more towards … Read More