Article Source: http://techcorplegal.com/Blog_Technology_Law_Business_Research/2012/09/17/patent-tutorials-basics-of-patents-types-of-patents-patent-searches-patent-application/ PATENT TUTORIALS Why is a Patent search required? There are many reasons to perform a patent search. The most obvious reason to perform the patent search is to know if the invention can be patented or has been already patented. The other reasons for performing a patent search are listed below: To make … Continue reading
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Ethical & Regulatory Issues in Conducting Clinical Trials in India: Amendment to Drug Trials Rules
Article Source: http://techcorplegal.com/Startup_Business/Blog/drug_trials_in_india.html In recent years, India has made a name for itself in the international pharmaceutical arena as a preferred destination for leading global companies to conduct clinical trials and there exists a basic regulatory regime governing the conduct of clinical trials. In due course of time, adequate knowledge of good clinical practice (GCP) … Continue reading
Isolated DNA Molecules Used for Cancer Screening Are Patent Eligible
The Federal Circuit on July 29, 2011, held in a 2-1 decision that isolated BRCA1/2 DNA molecules used for diagnosing increased breast and ovarian cancer risk are eligible for patent protection under 35 U.S.C. §101. Association for Molecular Pathology v. USPTO, Fed. Cir., No. 2010-1406, 7/29/2011. In addition, the panel unanimously agreed that claims on … Continue reading
Indian Patent Office publishes list of pharmaceutical product patents granted during last three years
Indian Patent Office publishes list of pharmaceutical product patents granted during last three years In a healthy development, Indian Patent Office has published following two documents today: Pharmaceutical Product Patents granted in last three years (Download document by clicking here) Pharmaceutical Product Patents granted to Foreign Applicants in last three years (Download document by clicking … Continue reading