Gaurav Chhibber
- Feb 20, 2013
The Curious Case of Roche v. Cipla: A Win- Win?
Another IP battle that made headlines this year was the case of Roche v. Cipla. The Delhi High Court in a mixed judgement of sorts held...
Swati Sharma
- Feb 19, 2013
IPAB invalidates India’s First Pharma Product Patent
A recent post-grant opposition proceeding brought forth by Sankalp Rehabilitation Trust (a Non-Government Organization) against F....
Garima Sethi
- Feb 7, 2013
Principle of Natural Justice Saves the Day (Patent) for Sugen!
In a recent turn of events, the Supreme Court has set aside the order for revocation of Sugen/Pfizer’s patent (Sunitinib/Sutent) as...
Nidhi Anand
- Oct 31, 2012
Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (Recognition and Reward from the Gene Fund) Rules,
The Central Government via a notification in the Official Gazette dated July 31, 2012 notified the Protection of Plant varieties and...
Nidhi Anand
- Oct 31, 2012
Ratification of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing
The Union Cabinet approved the ratification of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) by India on October 4, 2012....
Nidhi Anand
- Sep 30, 2012
GI tag for Tirupati Laddu- The Sweet Bitter Saga
The grant of a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the Tirupati Laddu (an Indian sweet) in favour of the Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam...