Roche lifts veil on patent that earned it billions but soon expires
Roche lifts veil on patent that earned it billions but soon expires Roche on Thursday lifted its veil of secrecy over a patent that has reaped billions of dollars over the years but is due to expire on Dec. 18, depriving the Swiss drugmaker of a key source of income. The so-called “Cabilly” patent brought in 834 […]
What are the timelines and requirements to file a National Phase application In India?
What are the timelines and requirements to file a National Phase application In India? What is PCT Application The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) is an international patent law treaty. It provides a unified procedure for filing patent applications to protect inventions in each of its contracting states. A patent application filed under the PCT is […]
CRISPR: Gold Mine
CRISPR: Gold Mine The gene editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 has revolutionized research in biology. With several parties fighting for the rights to the technology’s intellectual property, how difficult is it for third parties to access this coveted technology? The CRISPR patent dispute is quite unique. While universities usually work together to disseminate innovation and knowledge, in […]
Apple files patent for glass keyboard
Apple files patent for glass keyboard Apple has filed for a new Keyboard patent. The new patent is for a touch enabled glass keyboard. Apple has filed for a new patent which showcases a touch enabled keyboard. The filed patent shows multi-layers on the keyboard. The top layer and the bottom which houses the trackpad […]
India Emerging New Target For Patent Filing in AI: WIPO
India Emerging New Target For Patent Filing in AI: WIPO India is emerging as a new target for patent filings in the field of Artificial Intelligence and is among the top countries for publications in specific categories such as computer vision and natural language processing, according to a UN report. According to the World Intellectual […]
Why should startups choose patents over keeping their innovation as trade secrets?
Why should startups choose patents over keeping their innovation as trade secrets? Patents are open letters (litterae patentae) that act as property deeds. Similar to a land survey they pen down and describe an idea in detail with the aim of demarcating its borders. In exchange for such full disclosure the innovator gets the right […]
Sanofi loses Lantus patent claims against Mylan
Sanofi loses Lantus patent claims against Mylan U.S. generics drugmaker Mylan N.V. said on Thursday the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejected French pharma company Sanofi’s patent infringement claims related to two formulations of its blockbuster insulin drug Lantus. Sanofi has previously filed patent infringement suits against other rivals, including Merck and Co and Eli […]
Abraham Lincon is the only US president having a Patent
Abraham Lincon is the only US president having a Patent Did you Know: Abraham Lincon is the only US president to receive a patent While in the office He was awarded Patent No. 6469 for a device designed to lift boats Recent Posts Roche lifts veil on patent that earned it billions but soon expires What […]
Apple granted a patent on “Design of Steve Jobs Theater”
Apple granted a patent on “Design of Steve Jobs Theater” Patent Number: D827,154 Apple granted a patent on a design of Steve Jobs Theater, where the iPhone X was first introduced. The underground auditorium can hold 1,000 attendees, and it’s equipped with hidden walls, a state-of-the-art projection system, and some very fancy chairs, all under a […]
Apple Patent Turns Car Windscreen Into Giant Augmented Reality Screen
Apple Patent Turns Car Windscreen Into Giant Augmented Reality Screen Apple has filed a patent for an augmented reality windscreen that can display map directions and FaceTime video calls. Spotted by Patently Apple, the plans were submitted to the patent office earlier this month. They would convert the windscreen into a heads up display (HUD.) […]
