The globally watched case related to an Indian pharma company's request to the country's patent office for a compulsory license to make a generic version of Bayer's patented drug to treat liver and kidney cancer has been settled on March 13, 2012. In a first-of-its-kind ruling in one of the world's fastest growing pharma markets,… Continue reading India Allows Compulsory Licensing Of Bayer’s Anti-Cancer Drug Sorafenib To NATCO Pharma
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Bioscience Business In Asia Pacific (APAC): 10 Challenges
Recently, expert opinion of Advocate Rahul Dev, Bioscience Business Lawyer & Patent Attorney, was published in cover story of BioSpectrum Asia. Life sciences companies face a number of challenges while operating in the Asia Pacific region. BioSpectrum takes a look at 10 such challenges. Opportunities in the Asia Pacific region come with a set of… Continue reading Bioscience Business In Asia Pacific (APAC): 10 Challenges
Buying or Selling a Website: Possible Legal Issues
These days, it is very common for people to make profits by exploiting the monetary benefits of buying and selling websites. However, during most of these transactions, there is a high chance of occurrence of numerous possible legal issues, as both the buyer and the seller of the website don’t have any thorough knowledge as… Continue reading Buying or Selling a Website: Possible Legal Issues
Compulsory Licensing of Bayer’s Patented Cancer Drug Sorafenib Granted to Natco Pharma in India
India Allows Compulsory Licensing of Bayer The decision is likely to open up the field for the generics industry or force innovative companies to make drugs more affordable. But will it also affect innovation? BioSpectrum explores the two sides of the story The globally watched case related to an Indian pharma company's request to the… Continue reading Compulsory Licensing of Bayer’s Patented Cancer Drug Sorafenib Granted to Natco Pharma in India
Right Time to Incorporate a Legal Entity
While doing a business, or planning to start a new business, one of the key issues an entrepreneur must face is whether to incorporate, and if so, when. His primary concern remains the importance to form and incorporate a legal entity, and how to decide which type of legal entity is the right choice for… Continue reading Right Time to Incorporate a Legal Entity
Register and Protect Brand Name, Domain Name, Business Name, Logo Brand Name as Trademark Registration at Indian Trademark Office
Why to Register and Protect Brand Name, Domain Name, Business Name, Logo Brand Name as Trademark Registration in India? A trademark, trade mark, or trade-mark is any distinguishing word, name, symbol, or design, or any combination thereof, used in business/commerce/trade/import/ export/retail market to identify and distinguish the goods/products and/or services of one manufacturer or seller… Continue reading Register and Protect Brand Name, Domain Name, Business Name, Logo Brand Name as Trademark Registration at Indian Trademark Office
New European Patent Office (EPO) Fee Schedule Effective From April 1, 2012
As an experienced Patent Search Lawyer, Advocate Rahul Dev provides International Patent Searching as his flagship service. He provides the highest level of Patent & Non-Patent Literature searching in the industry. If you are interested in filing a patent application, it is always advisable to first conduct a worldwide patent search to help make sure… Continue reading New European Patent Office (EPO) Fee Schedule Effective From April 1, 2012
USPTO Granted & Awarded Google Patent Number 8138930 For Advertising Based On Environmental Conditions
Recently, on 20th March, 2012 the USPTO granted google US based patent number 8138930 in the field of information management. The US based patent has been titled “Advertising based on environmental conditions”. The patent application discloses information about an environmental condition of a remote device which is received an apparatus. The apparatus includes one or… Continue reading USPTO Granted & Awarded Google Patent Number 8138930 For Advertising Based On Environmental Conditions
Top Stories of the Week: EPO Fee Increases; iPad Trademark Dispute; IBM’s Patent Abandonment Strategy etc.
Top Stories of the week: EPO Fee Increases; iPad Trademark Dispute; Non Patentable Abstract Ideas; IBM's Patent Abandonment Strategy; GE Wins Wind Turbine Patent Appeal; Copyright: Law firms Sued for Submitting Prior Art to the USPTO EPO FEE INCREASES FROM 1 APRIL 2012: The European Patent Office ("EPO") recently announced that most of its fees will increase… Continue reading Top Stories of the Week: EPO Fee Increases; iPad Trademark Dispute; IBM’s Patent Abandonment Strategy etc.
“Why this Kolaveri Di” – All About Slogans, Taglines, Branding, Trademarks and Viral Marketing!
"Why this Kolaveri Di" Song Lyrics Filed by Sony Music Entertainment India For Trademark Protection in India Last month, when I was browsing Facebook, I saw one video being shared by many friends, ”Why this Kolaveri Di?’ I really didn’t get it initially. The video seemed to be Tamil. After doing some research, I found out that Song was… Continue reading “Why this Kolaveri Di” – All About Slogans, Taglines, Branding, Trademarks and Viral Marketing!
