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India’s Biosimilar Pathway Gets an Update in the Draft 2025 Guidelines

IntroductionIndia’s regulatory landscape for biologic and biosimilar medicines continues to evolve.In response to scientific advances and accumulated regulatory experience, the CentralDrugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) and the Department of Biotechnology(DBT) have jointly released the Draft Guidelines on Similar Biologics – RegulatoryRequirements for Marketing Authorization in India, 2025. These proposed guidelinesrevise the earlier 2016 version, building […]
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A Power of Attorney Dispute that Went Too Far

In a significant judgment dated April 22, 2025, the Calcutta High Court (Original Side, Intellectual Property Rights Division) allowed Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. v. Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks [1]1, emphatically setting aside a 40-page rejection order passed by the Controller of Patents. The Court held that the application had been rejected not […]
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Supreme Court Clarifies Copyright Vs Design Law

A recent decision by the Supreme Court of India in Cryogas Equipment Pvt. Ltd. v. Inox India Ltd. sheds light on a long standing ambiguity in intellectual property (IP) law: can technical engineering drawings used in manufacturing can be protected under copyright law, or whether they fall under design law instead? Background In 2018, Inox […]
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Trademark Lanscape 2023-24: Progress, Challenges and the Road Ahead

Trademarks in India are governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and administered through the Trade Marks Registry under the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM). Each year, the CGPDTM publishes a comprehensive Annual Report, offering key insights into the operational health of the trademark system. The 2023–24 Annual […]
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Trade Secret Protection in India: A Comprehensive Overview

Introduction Trade secrets are crucial to modern business strategy, particularly in sectors driven by innovation, technology, or unique practices. Unlike patents, which require formal registration and public disclosure, trade secrets are protected through confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). In India, the growing importance of trade secret protection is driven by intensifying local and global competition. […]
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India’s Design Lanscape 2023-24: A Year of Growth and Broader Participation

The Indian Intellectual Property Office recently released its Annual Report for the year 2023-2024, providing valuable insights into design registration activity in India. This article highlights key trends, policy updates, and institutional efforts aimed at promoting design innovation and streamlining administrative processes. Design registration in India is governed by the Designs Act, 2000, and the […]
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Delhi High Court Reins in Patent Claim Amendments: AbbVie’s Attempt to Convert Method Claims Rejected

Delhi High Court Reins in Patent Claim Amendments: AbbVie’s Attempt to Convert Method Claims Rejected Introduction In a recent judgment in Abbvie Biotherapeutics INC & ANR. v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs [1]1, the Delhi High Court upheld the patent refusal order issued by the Controller of Patents for Indian patent application No. 201817047767, […]
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Bombay High Court Upholds Karan Johar’s Personality Rights

Bombay High Court Upholds Karan Johar’s Personality Rights Introduction The Bombay High Court recently reinforced personality and publicity rights in India by granting relief to filmmaker Karan Johar against the producers of a film titled “Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar”. The Court held that the unauthorized use of Johar’s name and persona constituted a […]
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Patent Lanscape 2023-24: Progress, Challenges and the Road Ahead

The Indian Patent Office (IPO) published its Annual Report on March 31, 2025 spanning activities from April 2023 to March 2024. The report showcases significant growth in filing of applications, expedited examinations and active international collaboration. This article summarizes the main insights from the year’s patent activity. Rising Patent Filings In 2023–24, 92,168 patent applications […]
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