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Understanding Freedom to Operate (FTO) Concerning IP & Patents

Kashishipr

Three pharmaceutical companies, including Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Micromet AG, and Cambridge Antibody Technology (now acquired by AstraZeneca), in September 2003 announced signing a non-exclusive cross-license agreement. Without any doubt, stepping into patent litigation can be uncertain, full of risks, and expensive.

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Patent Search and its Types in India

Kashishipr

By performing a patent search, you can get an indication of what all information is available and accessible in the public domain concerning the proposed invention. In simple terms, it is all about carrying out a market survey to determine the presence of identical or similar technologies existing in the market.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (January 1- January 7)

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Havells India Limited & Anr vs Cosmic Communication & Ors on 4 January, 2024 (Delhi High Court) Image from here The application for interim injunction was filed by Havells alleging that the use of the mark “HEVALLS” by the defendant in relation to security cameras infringed on its registered trademark “HAVELLS”.

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2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

The IP Law Blog

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. An inventor must secure a patent application within a very short period of time to prevent the work from falling into the public domain.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (January 02- January 09)

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Delhi High Court to revisit the issue “ whether rights under registered trademarks can be enforced after giving up the right to file actionable claims qua the same by claiming an exemption from GST ” Directs the Senior Standing Counsel, Dept. Case : Microsoft Technology Licensing Ltd.

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2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

LexBlog IP

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. An inventor must secure a patent application within a very short period of time to prevent the work from falling into the public domain.

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A Look Back at India’s Top IP Developments of 2021

SpicyIP

This case involved Sun Pharmaceuticals allegedly infringing Cipla’s copyright and registered trademark. DXC Technology [Madras High Court]. Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. Cipla Ltd [Madras High Court]. An interim injunction was granted in this matter after a prima facie case was made out by Cipla.

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