Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

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Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
10 Apr, 2026

HC asks Copyright Office: Can an AI system claim sole authorship of an artwork?, Pg6

Delhi HC directs Copyright Office to decide on AI authorship claim for artwork, sparking global debate on AI rights.

Health SectorBiotechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
27 Mar, 2026

Semaglutide, Pg13

India's regulatory caution on anti-obesity drugs justified amid safety concerns, potential misuse, and generic manufacturing boom.

Health SectorBiotechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
16 Mar, 2026

As patent lapses, generic weight loss shots may cost 60% less, Pg15

Generic versions of weight-loss drug semaglutide to launch in India, prices expected to drop by 60% after patent expiry.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
13 Mar, 2026

Preparing India for a true innovation-led economy, Pg8

India's innovation paradox: Despite increased R&D spending and improved rankings, private sector investment lags, hindering true innovation-led economic transformation.

Intellectual Property Rights, IPR
10 Mar, 2026

Delhi HC clears way for Dr Reddy's to manufacture, export Ozempic-like drug, Pg9

Delhi HC allows Dr. Reddy's to manufacture Ozempic-like drug before Novo Nordisk's patent expires on March 20.

Intellectual Property Rights, IPR
24 Feb, 2026

Kingfisher jingle gets 'sound mark' tag: The process, the litmus test, Pg13

Kingfisher's iconic jingle, 'Oo la la la le o,' secures 'sound mark' registration, joining Yahoo and ICICI Bank in trademarking audio.

Vulnerable SectionsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
19 Feb, 2026

India’s moment to restoring balance to copyright, Pg8

AI Summit highlights copyright law's need for reform to foster AI innovation, advocating for flexible exceptions and balance between creator rights.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and ComputersIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
18 Feb, 2026

IndiaAI Mission 2.0 to focus on UPI-like AI service for MSMEs, Pg21

IndiaAI Mission 2.0 to launch UPI-like AI service for MSMEs; India to scale compute capacity with 20,000 more GPUs.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
7 Feb, 2026

Centre lays down eligibility criteria for ‘deep tech’ start-ups in country, Pg10

Centre defines 'deep tech' start-ups with relaxed norms, paving way for ₹1 lakh crore R&D investments and concessional financing.

Health SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
6 Feb, 2026

MSF raises concerns over FTA impact on medicines in India, Pg14

MSF warns EU-India FTA could restrict medicine access in developing countries by strengthening pharmaceutical monopolies and limiting generic competition.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaSpace TechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
29 Jan, 2026

Can international patent law handle a permanent presence in space?, PgII

Article examines the complexities of international patent law in space, highlighting jurisdictional challenges and the need for updated legal frameworks.

Health SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
29 Jan, 2026

India-EU trade deal: What it means for pharma sector, Pg15

India-EU FTA set to reshape pharma sector with tariff reductions, increased access, and IP debates, impacting costs and regulations.

Health SectorBiotechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
20 Jan, 2026

Blockbuster drug, proven against a range of cancers, may get much cheaper, Pg17

Delhi HC allows Zydus to produce cheaper Nivolumab biosimilar, potentially cutting cancer treatment costs by 70% after patent expiry.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBiotechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
19 Jan, 2026

Why participatory science is crucial to tackling coconut root wilt disease, PgII

Participatory science crucial to tackle coconut root wilt disease affecting 30 lakh palms across major coconut-growing regions through phytoplasma.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
19 Jan, 2026

Patent rights and public health: What are Bharat’s options?, Pg13

Article analyzes Bharat's TRIPS-compliant options—Section 47(4), 66, 92A, 102 of the Patents Act—to balance patent rights and public health.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIntellectual Property Rights, IPRBasics of Cyber Security
12 Jan, 2026

Govt proposes phone makers to give source code, firms push back, Pg3

India proposes mandatory source code sharing for phone makers, sparking privacy concerns and industry pushback over security standards and feasibility.

Health SectorBiotechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
3 Jan, 2026

After splash in 2025, weight-loss drugs poised to take off this year, Pg17

Weight-loss drugs market poised for expansion in India post-patent expiry, promising affordable access and reshaping metabolic medicine.

Education SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
29 Dec, 2025

A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit, Pg6

India's R&D spending lags at 0.7% of GDP; Huawei alone outspends entire nation, hindering 'Viksit Bharat' goal.

Parliament and State LegislaturesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Intellectual Property Rights, IPR
24 Dec, 2025

SHANTI Bill is India's second shot at nuclear energy leadership, Pg12

SHANTI Bill aims to overhaul India's nuclear energy framework, attract investment, and align with global standards for ambitious 100GW target by 2047.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
22 Dec, 2025

In push for drug data exclusivity, pharma industry sees a bitter pill, Pg11

India reconsiders data exclusivity for pharmaceuticals, potentially impacting generic drug industry and access to affordable medicines post-patent expiry.

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