The Evolution of Compulsory Licensing in India: Post-COVID Trends

Abstract Compulsory licensing under India’s Patents Act has always been a contested space, walking the tightrope between protecting pharmaceutical innovation and ensuring affordable public access to medicines. The debate took on renewed urgency during the COVID-19 pandemic, when shortages of drugs and vaccines brought the issue into sharp focus. Although Indian law contains strong provisions […]

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 Patent […]