Realistic costs ought to be awarded considering ever-increasing litigation expenses
Background The plaintiffs, AstraZeneca, filed a suit (CS (Comm.) 101/2022) at the Delhi High Court seeking a permanent injunction to restrain the defendant, Westcoast Pharmaceutical Works Limited, from infringing their patent IN 297581. The patent was for the novel...
Roche v. Zydus: the role of claim mapping in patent infringement cases
The recent judgment dated October 9, 2024, by the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi in F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG & Anr. v. Zydus Lifesciences Limited, CS(COMM) 159/2024 [Neutral Citation: 2024:DHC:7868}, has brought the process of claim mapping to the forefront in patent...
A top 100 global innovators deep dive into the medical and biotechnology sector
Clarivate shares its latest report, A Top 100 Global Innovators Deep Dive into the Medical and Biotechnology Sector. The report provides a deep dive into the Medtech sector within the data behind the Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators™ 2024 report and uncovers the...
Clarivate launches AI-powered patent search solution in Derwent
Faster and more relevant results to empower critical IP decision-making London, UK - December 12, 2024 - Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced the launch of AI Search in Derwent™. Combining artificial...
USPTO withdraws proposed changes to terminal disclaimer requirements
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has withdrawn its proposed rule to amend terminal disclaimer requirements to address non-statutory double patenting. Originally published in the Federal Register on May 10, 2024, the proposed rule sought to ensure...
Protecting organoleptics in food IP: a problem to sink your teeth into!
Recently, plant-based protein manufacturer “Juicy Marbles” announced their newest product: vegan pork ribs, with edible bones. The soy-based ribs will join the brand’s roster of plant-based “whole cuts”, filet steaks, and joints. The USP of the Juicy Marbles range is...
Integrating intellectual property considerations in AI into contract drafting: insights from the World Commerce & Contracting Conference 2023
Amidst engaging dialogues held at the World Commerce & Contracting (WCCC) conference in Melbourne this month, the potent impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) implementation has emerged as a compelling subject of reflection and dialogue for the legal profession...
Imprisonment provisions removed from the Patents Act to bolster trust-based governance
After being cleared by both houses of Parliament, the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 (JVB) received presidential assent on 11 August 2023 and thus became the law. Several provisions in different Acts have been decriminalized through this bill by...
Delhi High Court quashes competition inquiry against Ericsson
The Delhi High Court, in a judgment dated 13.07.2023, has quashed the investigations being conducted by the Competition Commission of India (“CCI”), the market regulator in India, into allegations of abuse of dominant position against Ericsson for exercise of its...
Government proposes amendments to Indian Patent Rules
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the body responsible for administering Indian IP laws has, on August 22, 2023, published the Draft Patents (Amendment), Rules, 2023 (Draft Rules). The Draft Rules...
Transformation consultation II – Modernizing IPO’s services Consultation kicks off work on new digital trademarks and designs services
Government launches consultation as work on new trademarks and designs services starts The UK Government has launched a second consultation on proposed changes to allow the Intellectual Property Office to deliver better digital services. In July, the government...
Room temperature superconductivity in sight
Room temperature superconductivity has been a dream for researchers and industry alike for many years, and a new paper released by South Korean scientists suggests that it may have been discovered. The ability to conduct electricity without loss of energy has the...
USPTO updates drawing figures selection process for efficiency
In a recent communication, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced an improved and more efficient process for choosing drawing figures to be featured on the front page of pre-grant patent publications. The new development, which will take...
Exercising judicious use: AI tools for legal professionals
In recent years, the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has brought about significant changes in how various industries engage with technology. From sophisticated machine learning algorithms to natural language processing and computer vision systems, AI...
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