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PATENT LINKAGE: ITS PRESENCE, BALANCING PATENT PROTECTION AND GENERIC ENTRY

Published on FEB 01, 202410 min read13 comments
Patent linkage is a system that connects the approval of generic drugs with the patent status of the corresponding originator (brand-name) drugs. This linkage is designed to protect the intellectual property rights of patent holders and to ensure a balance between ...
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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PATENT TERM ADJUSTMENT

Published on FEB 01, 202410 min read13 comments
In the United States, Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) is a mechanism that compensates patent owners for certain delays in the patent examination process. PTA is designed to account for delays that occur during the patent prosecution process, ensuring that ...
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CAN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOFTWARE PATENT GRNATED IN INDIA?

Published on FEB 01, 202410 min read13 comments
As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, the patentability of artificial intelligence (AI) software in India is subject to the criteria outlined in the Indian Patents Act. In India, as in many other jurisdictions, the patentability of software, including ...
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DIVISIONAL PATENT – NEW INSIGHT FROM INDIA

Published on FEB 01, 202410 min read13 comments
A divisional patent application is a type of patent application that arises when a patent office identifies that a single patent application covers more than one invention. In such cases, the patent office may require the applicant to divide ...
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POSTDATING LAW IN INDIA WITH CASE STUDY

Published on FEB 01, 202410 min read13 comments
Postdating in the context of the Indian Patents Act refers to the practice of filing a patent application with a later priority date than the actual filing date. This is allowed under certain conditions specified in the Act. The priority date is crucial because ...
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FAMOUS GROUNDBREAKING INDIAN PATENT CASES

Published on FEB 01, 202410 min read13 comments
Novartis sought a patent for the beta-crystalline form of Imatinib Mesylate, a cancer drug marketed as Glivec. The patent office rejected the application, citing Section 3(d) of the Indian Patents Act, which ...
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Bring Your Trademark Portfolio in the Metaverse

Published on May 15, 202210 min read26 comments
As more businesses enter the Metaverse, there is a tendency toward greater trademark filings in the "virtual" classes. This blog has previously discussed the trend here and here. While the SPB Team does not follow trends blindly, we are urging all of our trademark clients (even the most "conservative") to file trademarks covering goods and services connected to the Metaverse right now...
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Can slogans register by Trademark ?

Published on April 10, 202210 min read26 comments
Under Section 2(m) of the Trademarks Act of 1999, a "mark" is defined as headers, labels, tickets, names, signatures, words, letters, packaging, and so on. A group of words is referred to as a "word." In addition, Section 2(zb) defines a “trademark” as a mark that has a distinguishing character that can be graphically expressed...
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Emerging filing trend and player in 5G technology- Short highlight by Patent Perspective

Published on March 10, 202210 min read26 comments
People have been compelled to adjust their habits as a result of COVID-19, and the need of 5G rollout has been underscored once again. Every government and private player is pushing to increase 5G coverage in order to build a reliable and stress-free network as well as to revive the economy and balance sheet....
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Trade Secret: A best IP strategy for Intangible Asset

Published on February 07, 202210 min read26 comments
"Trade secret" refers to information, such as a formula, pattern, compilation, programme device, method, technique, or process, that:...
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Green Energy Future in Patent Perspective

Published on September 3, 20215 min read8 comments
Clean technologies will inevitably be in demand. Countries that suitably upskill and build industries to manufacture it will benefit greatly. They can obtain access to worldwide markets and build profit from the export of clean technologies.
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Intellectual Property: What Are the Differences between Patent, Trademark, and Copyright?

Published on August 31, 202110 min read26 comments
While every company understands the need of protecting its intellectual property, it's easy to become confused about what each sort of intellectual property safeguards. Even prominent publications frequently get it incorrect, reporting that a corporation owns a patent on a word or copyright to a technique or procedure. Here's a quick tutorial to distinguishing between patents, copyright, and trademarks...
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