NewsRack: TahirAmin/IP/patent_legal_regime/india

Pill fight heads for a bitter finish - newindianexpress.com

Sat, 25 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

The latest government bid to control prices of bulk drugs has added another dimension to the ongoing battle for supremacy in the pharma market.

President Pranab Mukherjee concerned over crime against women - IBNLive -

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

President Pranab Mukherjee concerned over crime against women IBNLive Shimla: Expressing concern over rising incidents of crime against women and children, President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday called for effective measures to ensure their safety and security. Underlining the need for arresting the moral decline in society, the ... Frequent House disruptions upset Pranab Chandigarh Tribune Make higher education accessible to all: President Hindustan Times Queen of Hills gears up for President's visit Times of India Zee News Daily Mail Business Standard all 29 news ...

President concerned over crime against women - Zee News : States

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Expressing concern over rising incidents of crime against women, President Pranab Mukherjee called for effective measures to ensure their safety and security.

IPL Fixing: Sreesanth runs betting house, shows evidence - Oneindia.in: News

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

New Delhi, May 23: Former Indian cricketer S Sreesanth, who is currently in police custody, has been cornered completely as evidence show that he was involved in other illegal activities. Delhi police disclosed evidence which shows Sreesanth owns a company which

Pad up for grades - The Telegraph : Bihar

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

The vice-chancellor of Patna University, Arun Kumar Sinha, met principals of colleges to work out a strategy to enable the institutions get better grades from National Assessment and Accreditation Council (Naac) this year.

IT plans to earn more with fewer techies - Deccan Herald - Supplements

Sat, 11 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Though information technology (IT) companies in India have been at the forefront of hiring activity, top IT firms this year have deepened their focus on growing non-linear practices in an attempt to wean away the time-tested link between revenues and headcount. The industry has been long dependent on human resources to ramp up revenues. However, these companies are now going the non-linear way to grow revenues. The term non-linearity refers to delinking a companys revenues from headcount and getting higher revenues with lesser dependence on raising employee strength. The IT industry in India is at a point where it faces major difficulties like the end of the tax holiday, competition from MNCs like IBM and Accenture and the traditional labour arbitrage model wearing thin. Industry analysts believe that the industry needs to reinvent itself in order to survive tough competition and a volatile demand economy. In a report titled 'Non-linear models driving the next phase of growth for the ...

How patent wars are hurting IT companies - TOI: All Headlines

Fri, 03 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

How patent wars are hurting IT companies

Dealing with a cussed Pakistan - TOI: Editorial

Fri, 03 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Dealing with a cussed Pakistan

U.S. trade office hits out at Novartis ruling - Hindu: Business

Narayan Lakshman — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

‘Appears to confirm that India’s law creates a special, additional criterion for select technologies’

Jaguar wins trademark patent war - Deccan Chronicle: Business

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Chennai: Jaguar Cars Limited of England, owned by Tata Motors, has won the race against Switzerland watchmaker Manufacture Des Montres Jaguar S.A., in a trademark row. The intellectual property appellate board in Chennai on Wednesday quashed the order of the deputy registrar of trademarks,

US slams patent, trade policies - TOI: All Headlines

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

US slams patent, trade policies

License for Manufacturing Generic Anti-Cancer Drugs - Govt of india: PIB

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

License for Manufacturing Generic Anti-Cancer Drugs

Meet tomorrow on removing protection for 3 more anti-cancer formulations - Latest News

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

The government is being cautious because India is already facing criticism for recent decisions on IPR-related issues

Strong medicine for poor countries - Top Stories

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

The Supreme Court decision has given a fillip for greater emphasis on access to medicines worldwide

Little support for pharma MNCs on patent issue - TOI: Intl Business

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Multinational drug companies that are complaining against the Indian government and patent authorities using flexibilities under the World Trade Organisation’s Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property rights are finding little support in the international community.

Ever-greening of patents cannot be permitted: DIPP - Latest News

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Amid concerns expressed by multi-national companies over the Supreme Court's judgement in the Novartis case, India today said its laws are WTO compliant and no country could allow "ever-greening" of patents.

U.N body calls for balanced ‘social benefit’ IP regime - Hindu: Home

Anuj Srivas — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

This can help reconcile differences:WIPO Director-General

The Rs 700,000 crore question: Who is stalling growth? - The New Indian Express - The Sunday Standard - http://newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Without Patented Drugs, There's No Generics Industry: Mylan CEO - Forbes India

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Novartisâe™ and Bayerâe™s patent battles in India reflect the increasing legal nature of the globalising pharma industry, Mylan Inc CEO Heather Bresch tells Forbes India Read more

Keep the doors open for world pharma: Kiran Mazumdar - ET: Opinion

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

India is now in the position of a thought leader on pharmaceutical patents. But the country cannot afford to lose the moral high ground.

Timely arrival - Hindu: Home

DEEPA PADMANABHAN — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Road Humps and Sidewalks by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala is a fast-paced legal thriller depicting the veritable battle between generic and patented life-saving drugs

HP Agrawal: Is royalty paid by a non-resident to another taxable in India? - Business Law & Taxation

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

The issue for consideration is as to whether the royalty paid by the foreign manufacturers on manufacturing of the goods outside India could also be taxed in India if such goods are sold in India. In terms of section 9(1)(vi)(c), royalty payable by ...

Landmark verdict - Frontline

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

The Supreme Court’s ruling against Novartis’ patent claim for the cancer drug Glivec paves the way for generic drug companies to keep crucial, life-saving drugs affordable to the common people.

Of patents & profits - Deccan Chronicle: Comment

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

At the heart of the Novartis patent case lie two related questions: Should life-saving medicines be affordable or should they be so priced as to bleed the sick person dry? And, what is a reasonable profit for a company in the health business? While the Supreme Court of India, in its 110-page

US justices wary of wide human gene patent ruling - TOI: Home

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:30:00 GMT

US Supreme Court justices on Monday signaled reluctance to issue too broad a ruling about patents on human genes, and some indicated they might seek a compromise distinguishing between types of genetic material.