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Patent Litigation in Malaysia
The main laws relating to patents in Malaysia are the Patents Act 1983 (PA 1983) and the Patents Regulations 1986, which both came into force on 1 October 1986. Malaysia is a common law country and follows the doctrine of judicial precedent. Malaysia is a party to the (i) Paris Convention for the Protection of … Continue reading Patent Litigation in Malaysia
Read more »Doctrine of Assignor Estoppel in the United States
The equitable doctrine of assignor estoppel originated early in the history of patent law. It was developed to prevent a party who sells a patent to another from later trying to undermine the value of the thing she sold by challenging its validity. As originally applied, the doctrine generally applied between two parties that entered … Continue reading Doctrine of Assignor Estoppel in the United States
Read more »Defcon Patent is Granted For Its Lockdown Device
Commercial stage manufacturer and distributor of innovative lockdown device, Defcon patent is granted For Products LLC announced that the United States Patent and Trademark office (USPTO) patent is granted For the company U.S. Patent No. 11214986, entitled “Emergency Deadbolt Device.” The USPTO also issued a Notice of Allowance for the Company’s U.S. Patent Application No. … Continue reading Defcon Patent is Granted For Its Lockdown Device
Read more »Getting your Patent Registered in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has been on the lines of becoming a major hub of business in the South Asia market. Sri Lanka does provide a suitable environment for the business with its improving GDP. Companies always look for a destination that has multiple benefits and has strong business environment. Sri Lanka striving hard for the betterment … Continue reading Getting your Patent Registered in Sri Lanka
Read more »An Overview on the Invention Secrecy Act of 1951
The purpose of the Invention Secrecy Act, 1951 The Invention Secrecy Act was created to restrict the exportation of classified information that may be potentially detrimental to the security of the country. In other words, the Act enables governments to impose “secrecy orders” on a patent application that comprises of classified information that is sensitive … Continue reading An Overview on the Invention Secrecy Act of 1951
Read more »Filing Yearly Statement Of Working Of Patents In Form 27
Congratulations if you have secured a patent in India – truly well-deserved going through all that you’ve gone through. It could now be of relevance for you to know about a compliance requirement pertaining to your patent(s). A statement of working of the patented invention in India is required to be furnished to the Indian … Continue reading Filing Yearly Statement Of Working Of Patents In Form 27
Read more »Various Options After Patent Application Being Rejected In India
Once a patent application has been refused by the Controller of Patents, the applicant still has an opportunity to get a grant. This can be done in the following two ways- Appeal in the Intellectual Property Appellate Board Review application before the Controller of Patents. This article aims to lay down the scope and limitation … Continue reading Various Options After Patent Application Being Rejected In India
Read more »To Patent, Or Not To Patent, That Is The Question
The granting of secondary use patents in the pharmaceutical industry has become more prominent after the negotiations of the TRIPS Agreement in 1995. More and more secondary use patents have been granted, especially in developed countries. But, on the flip side, some firms tend to take advantage of secondary use patents in order to extend … Continue reading To Patent, Or Not To Patent, That Is The Question
Read more »Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH): A landmark in the history of patent prosecution in India
A Bilateral Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program has commenced between the Indian Patent Office (IPO) and the Japan Patent Office (JPO) on December 5, 2019. The Indian Patent Office website has also published the Procedure Guidelines to file a PPH request under the Patent Prosecution Highway Pilot Program between the Indian Patent Office (IPO) … Continue reading Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH): A landmark in the history of patent prosecution in India
Read more »Patentability Of Immunology Related Inventions – An Indian Perspective
This article discusses challenges faced by patent applicants for inventions in the field of Immunology, especially those relating to gene sequences, peptides, antibodies, and method of treatment; relevant provisions of the Indian Patents laws and strategies one may employ to improve the chances of overcoming the objections. INTRODUCTION As our understanding of the internal and … Continue reading Patentability Of Immunology Related Inventions – An Indian Perspective
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