Foreign Filing Permission: Indian Patent System Perspective
Different countries having regard to National Security Considerations and with the intent of having a check on the defence and atomic energy related inventions, have different restrictions in place. While some countries make it mandatory to file Patent Applications in their country before applying in any other country, some countries require only prior permission before […]
Merk’s patent valid but Teva’s Nasonex generic non-infringing
In Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. (hereinafter referred to be as “Merck”) v. Teva Pharms. United States, Inc. (hereinafter referred to be as “Teva”) decided on November 16, 2016, Teva’s application of Abbreviated New Drug Application (hereinafter referred to as “ANDA”) no. 205149 had triggered Merck to file infringement suit against Teva in respect of […]
Merk’s patent valid but Teva’s Nasonex generic non-infringing
In Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. (hereinafter referred to be as “Merck”) v. Teva Pharms. United States, Inc. (hereinafter referred to be as “Teva”) decided on November 16, 2016, Teva’s application of Abbreviated New Drug Application (hereinafter referred to as “ANDA”) no. 205149 had triggered Merck to file infringement suit against Teva in respect of US patent […]
Allergan Plc: Continue to Strengthen Its Presence and Innovation in GI market
Reportedly, on Oct 3, 2016, Allegran Plc; headquartered in New Jersey (US) announced that it has entered into an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with MedImmune (AstraZeneca’s R&D arm) to develop and commercialize MEDI2070 which finally get completed on Nov 17, 2016. As per the terms of the agreement, Allergan will pay an upfront payment to […]
Micro Vision, Inc. Signs Patent License Agreement with Taiwanese ODM to make and sell LBS engines.
Nov 21, 2016,MicroVision, Inc. (hereinafter referred as “MVIS”),has announced that it has signed a license agreement for its PicoP® scanning technology with a Taiwanese ODM, under which the ODM has a license to make and sell Laser Beam Scanning (hereinafter referred as “LBS” ) engines.[1] The engines, ODM is manufacturing incorporate components it is purchasing from third […]
Allergan Plc: Continue to Strengthen Its Presence and Innovation in GI market
Reportedly, on Oct 3, 2016, Allegran Plc; headquartered in New Jersey (US) announced that it has entered into an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with MedImmune (AstraZeneca’s R&D arm) to develop and commercialize MEDI2070 which finally get completed on Nov 17, 2016. As per the terms of the agreement, Allergan will pay an upfront payment to […]
Micro Vision, Inc. Signs Patent License Agreement with Taiwanese ODM to make and sell LBS engines.
Nov 21, 2016,MicroVision, Inc. (hereinafter referred as “MVIS”),has announced that it has signed a license agreement for its PicoP® scanning technology with a Taiwanese ODM, under which the ODM has a license to make and sell Laser Beam Scanning (hereinafter referred as “LBS” ) engines.[1] The engines, ODM is manufacturing incorporate components it is purchasing […]
Hetero’s Subsidiaries not infringing Roxane’s patent on PhosLo
In Roxane Laboratories, Inc. (hereinafter referred to be as “Roxane”) v. Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc., et al. (hereinafter referred to as “Camber”) decided by United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on November 17, 2016, Roxane had appealed against decision of district court in an infringement suit against Camber and Invagen Pharmaceuticals Inc (collectively […]
Hetero’s Subsidiaries not infringing Roxane’s patent on PhosLo
In Roxane Laboratories, Inc. (hereinafter referred to be as “Roxane”) v. Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc., et al. (hereinafter referred to as “Camber”) decided by United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on November 17, 2016, Roxane had appealed against decision of district court in an infringement suit against Camber and Invagen Pharmaceuticals Inc (collectively […]
China (SIPO) Proposed Amendments Patent Examination Guidelines
On October 27, 2016, the Chinese Patent Office – State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) published Revised Patent Examination Guidelines draft to remove the software and business method patents hurdles in Chinese Jurisdiction. The published draft will be open for public comments till November 27, 2016. Chinese Patent Law, under Article 25(2) mandates that patent rights […]