India Cancels Novartis Vymada Patent, Opens Market to Generics
A major update has been released by the Indian Patent Office (IPO) that could significantly reshape the Indian pharmaceutical market. Novartis Vymada Patent Revoked in India. The IPO has revoked/canceled the patent held by Novartis, the Swiss multinational pharmaceutical giant based in Basel, Switzerland, on its blockbuster cardiac drug Vymada (also known globally as Entresto). […]
Samsung Settles $279M Wireless Patent Lawsuit in U.S. After Jury Verdict
Another major patent dispute has reached a settlement — this time between Samsung Electronics and Headwater Research LLC. The resolution comes in the case of Samsung Headwater Research lawsuit as one of the most surprising outcomes in recent tech litigation, as the South Korean giant opted to settle after losing a jury trial in Texas […]
USPTO Implements New Security Measures for Patent Center Access (2025 Update)
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced a major update to its Patent Center platform, aimed at strengthening data security and protecting intellectual property rights (IPR) users. This long-awaited change, officially announced on September 2, 2025, is set to take effect later this month. With USPTO Patent Center Security Updates introduction of […]
Patent Granted to Assam Cancer Researcher for Eco-Friendly Breast Cancer Awareness Model
A remarkable invention has emerged from the world of medical research. Assam-based cancer researcher Dr. Gayatri Gogoi has been granted an Indian design patent for her innovative model related to breast cancer awareness and prevention. The breast cancer self-exam model patent holds immense importance, especially in a country like India, where breast cancer is becoming […]
Apple vs. Cerence: Patent Lawsuit Over Hey Siri and Virtual Keyboard Explained
Apple is making global headlines not for the launch of a new iPhone, but for a fresh patent lawsuit. Apple vs Cerence patent lawsuit has been filed by Cerence Inc., a company specializing in AI-powered voice recognition and smart typing technologies. At the center of the dispute are Apple’s popular iPhone features, including the “Hey […]
PM Narendra Modi on Semiconductors: From Patents to Made-in-India Chips, India’s Roadmap to Global Hub
What gave fresh momentum to India’s semiconductor ambitions was the fourth Semicon India Conference, held in New Delhi on September 3, 2025, where PM Narendra Modi urged Indian firms to be vigilant and proactive in securing global patents for semiconductor chips. From this message, the Prime Minister of India not only underlined the importance of […]
USAA Patent Dispute Reaches Supreme Court as Battle Over Mobile Deposit Technology Intensifies
A big patent fight in the United States is making headlines as USAA’s long battle with major banks over mobile check deposit technology reaches the Supreme Court. The key question is whether USAA’s patents represent real innovation or simply cover a basic idea that should not be protected. The outcome of the USAA patent dispute […]
SC Verdict in Ericsson and Monsanto Dispute: Patents Act Overrides Competition Law
Recently Supreme Court gave one of its landmark decisions. The Court said that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has no power to investigate matters related to patents, because such issues are covered by the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) or Patents Act. CCI vs Ericsson Monsanto Supreme Court ruling is a big step, as it could […]
China Emerges as Global Leader in Nanotechnology Patents, White Paper Finds
China has reached a major milestone in the field of intellectual property. A new white paper shows that China nanotechnology patents now hold the most nanotechnology patents in the world, making it the global leader in this field. The report was released at the 10th International Conference on Nanoscience and Technology in Beijing, highlighting China’s […]
Hong Kong Signs MoU with WIPO to Share Landmark IP Judgments Globally
A major development has just taken place in the world of intellectual property (IP). On September 1, 2025, Hong Kong signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to share its most important IP court rulings through WIPO Lex-Judgments, the UN’s global database of landmark decisions. Hong Kong Signs MoU […]