Roche lifts veil on patent that earned it billions but soon expires
Roche lifts veil on patent that earned it billions but soon expires Roche on Thursday lifted its veil of secrecy over a patent that has reaped billions of dollars over the years but is due to expire on Dec. 18, depriving the Swiss drugmaker of a key source of income. The so-called “Cabilly” patent brought in 834 […]
CRISPR: Gold Mine
CRISPR: Gold Mine The gene editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 has revolutionized research in biology. With several parties fighting for the rights to the technology’s intellectual property, how difficult is it for third parties to access this coveted technology? The CRISPR patent dispute is quite unique. While universities usually work together to disseminate innovation and knowledge, in […]
Apple granted a patent on “Design of Steve Jobs Theater”
Apple granted a patent on “Design of Steve Jobs Theater” Patent Number: D827,154 Apple granted a patent on a design of Steve Jobs Theater, where the iPhone X was first introduced. The underground auditorium can hold 1,000 attendees, and it’s equipped with hidden walls, a state-of-the-art projection system, and some very fancy chairs, all under a […]
Apple patent hints wireless charging between iPhones and MacBooks
Apple patent hints wireless charging between iPhones and MacBooks A patent filed at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) by Apple has devised a way to charge future devices wirelessly between each there. Spotted by AppleInsider, the patent involves a wireless charging coil that will be able to pass current bi-directionally which will eventually be put to […]
AstraZeneca Sued Dr. Reddys on Brilinta Patents
AstraZeneca Sued Dr. Reddys on Brilinta Patents AstraZeneca has filed a lawsuit in the Delhi High Court against Indian drug maker Dr Reddy’s Laboratories to block it from launching generic versions of Brilinta, its blockbuster medicine for heart ailments. The UK biopharmaceutical company claims potential launch of copies infringes its existing patent on the drug. Court […]
Trend Of IP In India – Year 2017
Trend Of IP In India – Year 2017 The IP transactions in India are at its peak. Numerous worldwide patent filings are recorded in the past 2017 year. From pharma giants to the largest automobile companies, information technology to the electronic companies, all have established IP portfolio worldwide. From the recent survey it can be […]
Philips wins patent battle in Delhi HC
Philips wins patent battle in Delhi HC Dutch electronic major Philips has won a major legal battle here with the Delhi High Court ruling that it has a patent right over a channel decoding technology used for DVD video playback function in a DVD player which was infringed upon by two domestic manufacturers. The high court decreed […]
IBM looks to sue Groupon for $167m over alleged patent infringement
IBM looks to sue Groupon for $167m over alleged patent infringement IBM is suing coupons site Groupon for $167m over allegations the company used patented technology without permission. IT giant IBM argues that Groupon infringed its patent by using e-commerce technology which it had licensed to other companies including Amazon, Facebook and Google parent firm Alphabet for between $20m and $50m each. […]
Walmart gains patent to eavesdrop on shoppers and employees in stores
Walmart gains patent to eavesdrop on shoppers and employees in stores The system would pick up scanner beeps, rustling bags and conversations. Walmart this week was awarded a US patent for a new listening system for its stores that could raise serious privacy concerns from its shoppers and workers. According to the filing, the system […]
Patent challenge to hepatitis-C medicines
Patent challenge to hepatitis-C medicines Patients’ rights advocates in India on Tuesday filed two oppositions in the Indian patent office, challenging patent claims by the US pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences for its medicines sofosbuvir and velpatasvir, used to treat hepatitis-C infections. The oppositions filed by the Delhi Network of Positive People (DNP+) challenge Gilead’s patent […]
