Industry: Food & drug retailers

Indian Patent Office draws distinct line between examination and opposition proceedings in popcorn box patent dispute

In its rejection of a pre-grant opposition, the Indian Patent Office has highlighted that a clear distinction between the examination and opposition processes is crucial, particularly when it comes to whether opponents can intervene.

20 March 2024

Royalty Pharma

Featured in Special Report 2023 Q4: IP Disruptors 2024: The companies and people driving change and upending IP norms

25 January 2024

Roivant Sciences

Featured in Special Report 2023 Q4: IP Disruptors 2024: The companies and people driving change and upending IP norms

25 January 2024

Brazil to introduce skinny labels for generic drugs

The decision to allow carve-outs is a blow for patent owners, but is likely to be challenged in the courts

13 December 2023

Securing Registration for Non-Traditional Trademarks in India

Featured in Inside India’s IP Market: a Guide 2024

Non-traditional trademarks face registration challenges as take-up increases. While the legislative landscape for such marks continues to evolve, especially within the digital realm, it has never been more crucial for brand owners to safeguard their unconventional marks and to strengthen their brands against competitors across different spheres.

30 November 2023

Square peg in a round hole: the dangers of expanding the TRIPS waiver

Saturday Opinion: Disseminating covid diagnostics and therapeutics is critical, but attempting to do so via the TRIPS waiver extension is rife with unintended consequences

04 March 2023