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In Support of Prof. Arul Scaria on Compulsory Licensing for COVID Vaccines, Medicines, Diagnostics and other Technologies

During the last two days, two interesting articles addressing accessibility of medical products and methods were published. While one article in 'The Hindu' spoke about capitalism and its inherent hurdles to access, another article written by Professor Arul Scaria in 'The Wire' argued against Niti Aayog's approach towards access to COVID vaccines and medicines. In his article, Professor Scaria specifically pointed out that Government's reluctance to use the compulsory licensing mechanism as a part of the COVID vaccine/medicine access scheme…

May 30, 2021 Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 1468Views 0Like

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Natco withdraws compulsory license, signs agreement with Eli Lilly for Barcitinib; Patent Office notifies extension of timelines and more

In this week’s patent news: Patent Office notifies Supreme Court’s order on Extensions of Timelines; Patent office announces JPO/IPR Training Course FY 2021; BananaIP and NASSCOM to organize a Master Class on IP; Panacea Biotec accuses Sanofi of patent infringement, files suit; Natco and Eli Lilly sign patent license agreement for production of Barcitinib; NATCO and Eli Lilly sign patent license agreement for production of Barcitinib; India and South Africa propose three-year patent waiver. Patent Office notifies Supreme Court’s…

May 24, 2021 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 1160Views 0Like

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Free Master Class on IP for Start Ups, Entrepreneurs and SMEs

BananaIP and NASSCOM have launched a first of its kind 'Master Class on IP for Start Ups. The event is supported by India AI, Start Up Karnataka and IT-BT Department. The registration is now open, and any Start Up or Entrepreneur may register for free. You may view the registration details at this link Why a Master Class? Intellectual Property is today an important business tool for Start Ups. It helps them protect their creativity and innovation, and gain exclusivity…

May 21, 2021 BananaIP Reporter Copyrights, Industrial Designs, Intellectual Property, IP for Start Ups, IP Training, Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademarks 0Comment 2164Views 3Likes

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Natco files compulsory license request; USA approves temporary patent waiver; Ericsson and Samsung settle dispute and more

In this week’s patent news: Natco files compulsory license request for Baricitinib; USA approves temporary patent waiver; EU critical of US proposal for patent waiver, calls for removal of export restrictions; Ericsson and Samsung settle latest patent dispute, sign global patent license agreement; WIPO publishes guide on “International Registration of Industrial Designs under the Hague Agreement” and USPTO hiring hundreds of new patent examiners.  Natco files compulsory license request for Baricitinib Hyderabad based generic drug manufacturer Natco…

May 10, 2021 BananaIP Reporter Industrial Designs, Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 996Views 0Like

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Supreme Court restores order extending time limits indefinitely, asks why Government is not invoking compulsory licensing provisions and more

In this week’s patent news and updates - Supreme Court restores order extending time limits indefinitely; Supreme Court asks Government why it is not invoking compulsory licensing provisions; US publishes infamous "Special 301 Report", places India on priority watch list; USPTO organizing series of free webinars on Industrial designs / design patents Indian Patent Updates Supreme Court restores order extending time limits indefinitely The Supreme Court on Tuesday, i.e., April 27th restored its order from last year…

May 2, 2021 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 9801Views 0Like

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Delhi High Court asks government to consider issuing compulsory licenses, World IP day 2021, a solemn affair this year, India – South Africa patent waiver proposal opposed again and more

In this week’s patent news and updates - World IP day 2021, a solemn affair this year; Calls for compulsory license on COVID vaccine grows stronger; Government should not hesitate in invoking compulsory licensing provisions says Delhi High Court; Intel wins patent trial involving VLSI Technology; India - South Africa patent waiver proposal opposed by EU, UK and Switzerland at WTOP TRIPS meet; Lawmakers and nonprofit groups urge Biden administration to back 'moral' patent waiver. Indian Patent Updates …

April 26, 2021 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 897Views 0Like

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Nokia and Lenovo settle patent dispute, Apple wins $506 Million patent-damages appeal and more

In this week’s news: Nokia and Lenovo settle patent dispute over video compression technology; Apple wins appeal against $506 Million patent-damages awarded to it earlier; USPTO announces special Patents for Humanity COVID-19 category; USPTO launches COVID fast-track appeals pilot program Nokia and Lenovo settle patent dispute over video compression technology Nokia and Lenovo have announced a decision to settle a long-standing patent dispute relating to video compression technology. The dispute which began in 2019 with Nokia suing Lenovo…

April 19, 2021 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 896Views 0Like

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Turning off the lights on IPAB : Changes to the Patents Act

Vitiation of IPAB and Beyond – Changes to the Indian Patents Act

The President of India on fourth of April 2021 promulgated “The Tribunals Reforms (Rationalization and Conditions of Service) Ordinance 2021”. This Ordinance abolishes the various tribunals set up under the following acts: THE CINEMATOGRAPH ACT, 1952 THE COPYRIGHT ACT, 1957 THE CUSTOMS ACT, 1962 THE PATENTS ACT, 1970 THE AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF INDIA ACT, 1994 THE TRADE MARKS ACT, 1999 THE GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS OF GOODS (REGISTRATION…

April 18, 2021 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 2115Views 0Like

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Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 and amendments to the Patents Act, 1970

The President of India on the 4th of April 2021 promulgated the “THE TRIBUNALS REFORMS (RATIONALISATION AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE) ORDINANCE, 2021”. With the passing of this ordinance, Tribunals set up under the Cinematograph Act, 1952, the Customs Act, 1962, the Airports Authority of India Act, 1994, the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001 and certain other Acts have now effectively been rendered defunct with immediate effect. Provided below…

April 6, 2021 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patents 0Comment 1664Views 0Like

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The featured image shows a closed signboard. Th image has been used in consonance with the closure of the Tribunals through TRIBUNALS REFORMS (RATIONALISATION AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE) ORDINANCE, 2021

President promulgates Tribunals reforms Ordinance, IPAB goes defunct with immediate effect

The President of India on the 4th of April 2021 promulgated the “THE TRIBUNALS REFORMS (RATIONALISATION AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE) ORDINANCE, 2021 ”. With the passing of this ordinance, Tribunals set up under the Cinematograph Act, 1952, the Customs Act, 1962, the Airports Authority of India Act, 1994, the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001 and certain other Acts have now effectively been rendered defunct with immediate effect. The ordinance has…

April 5, 2021 BananaIP Reporter Copyrights, Geographical Indications (GI), Intellectual Property, Patents, Plant Varieties, Trademarks 0Comment 1369Views 1Like

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In Support of Prof. Arul Scaria on Compulsory Licensing for COVID Vaccines, Medicines, Diagnostics and other Technologies

Natco withdraws compulsory license, signs agreement with Eli Lilly for Barcitinib; Patent Office notifies extension of timelines and more

Free Master Class on IP for Start Ups, Entrepreneurs and SMEs

Natco files compulsory license request; USA approves temporary patent waiver; Ericsson and Samsung settle dispute and more

Supreme Court restores order extending time limits indefinitely, asks why Government is not invoking compulsory licensing provisions and more

Delhi High Court asks government to consider issuing compulsory licenses, World IP day 2021, a solemn affair this year, India – South Africa patent waiver proposal opposed again and more

Nokia and Lenovo settle patent dispute, Apple wins $506 Million patent-damages appeal and more

Vitiation of IPAB and Beyond – Changes to the Indian Patents Act

Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 and amendments to the Patents Act, 1970

President promulgates Tribunals reforms Ordinance, IPAB goes defunct with immediate effect

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