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MediciNova’s new drugs receive US patent protection
MediciNova, a US biopharmaceutical company has been granted a US patent for its new drugs targeting hypertriglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipoprot…
Continue readingPrivate seed companies bracing up for production of non-hybrid Bt cotton seeds
After Indian Government’s clarification last year that Monsanto’s patent rights over non-hybrid Bt cotton seeds no longer exist, public sector institutes and pr…
Continue readingIPO notice on erroneously abandoned Trademark applications
The Indian Patent Office has given an opportunity to the Trademark applicants and their agents to submit a representation by 30 Apr 2016 if they consider that t…
Continue readingIPO for paperless patent first examination reports (FERs)
In its office order dated 31 March 2016, the Indian Patent Office has stated that an auto-allotment system for allotting patent applications to examiners will b…
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Pre Grant and Post Grant Opposition Procedure in India
An invention with or without the knowledge of the inventor may be interfering with the already existing invention. There are certain administrative procedures to have a check and balance to prevent the privilege of an inventor being hijacked. An opposition proceeding can be defined as an administrative procedure under the jurisdiction of the ...
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Gene patents: First-of its-kind agreement in Canada for non-commercial public use
In a scenario where the Indian Government is in a hot seat over its so-called “private assurances” to the US authorities on not issuing any more compulsory licenses, the first-of-its-kind agreement between a Canadian Public Hospital and an American Biotechnology Company allowing “not-for-profit” fair use of gene patents benefitting the public is a welcome news.
Continue readingBioCatch granted U.S. patent for user identity detection
US Patent Office granted BioCatch a new patent which detects user identities on electronic devices. The patent outlines a method of detecting a user based on a …
Continue readingWinchester inventor strives to make better connections with new patented nuts and bolts
Winchester native and inventor Dale E. Van Cor's newly patented nuts and bolts can now be manufactured right in town at Innovative Machine. This can be achieved…
Continue readingPatent office: Filing of further divisional applications creates uncertainty over patent
Filing of further divisional applications is creating ambiguity with respect to a patent application is what the Mumbai Patent office says. [More]…
Continue readingMSF Challenges Pfizer's India Vaccine Patent Application
Doctors without Borders has challenged Pfizer's application for an Indian patent for its pneumonia vaccine so cheaper versions can be available to children in p…
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