http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/387 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/6062 Title: Battling with TRIPS: Emerging Firm Strategies of Indian Pharmaceutical Industry Post-TRIPS <br/> <br/>Authors: Rai, Rajnish Kumar <br/> <br/>Abstract: The full scale compliance of TRIPS Agreement essentially represents a big step in the opposite direction as it effectively ended more than three decades of protection for Indian companies and terminated legal ‘reverse engineering’. The new patent regime throws a new challenge to the Indian pharmaceutical industry to maintain its competitiveness and profitability. This study investigates emerging firm strategies of the Indian pharmaceutical companies to overcome the challenge posed by new patent regime. The study concludes that the industry is witnessing a transition phase, and is undergoing consolidation and restructuring. The industry is adopting a mix of competitive and collaborative business and R&D strategies in the emerging business environment <br/> <br/>Page(s): 301-317 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/2437 Title: IP Case Law Developments <br/> <br/>Authors: Thomas, Zakir <br/> <br/>Abstract: This article attempts to summarize some of the recently reported cases on intellectual property law to enable readers to understand how the courts have applied the principles of intellectual property law to actual IP disputes. In this article two widely discussed cases, one on trademark law and another on patent law are discussed. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 612-621 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/2436 Title: Institutions and Capacity Building for the Evolution of Intellectual Property Rights Regime in India: VI – Obligations and Opportunities in Handling Plant Varieties and Agricultural Biotechnology <br/> <br/>Authors: Kochhar, Sudhir <br/> <br/>Abstract: The evolving IPR regime is catered by government obligations and public opportunities as well as responsibilities. The central government timely enacted/amended various IPR laws conforming to the corresponding international agreements. But interception of IPR infringements for suitable action under the law is the prerogative of the title holders themselves rather than being a responsibility of the government. The IPR grants are territorial. Civil remedies may also come to the rescue or assertion in business. But holders of foreign IPR titles are generally in favour of stronger IPR regime. The small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the public research organizations, particularly face the challenge of adaptation to the new regime. The invaluable extant material proposed to be protected and utilized for further growth, by the Indian law makers needs to be IPR-enabled on priority. Lack of sufficient experience in cross-sectoral partnerships in research and development in the country also poses limitations for appropriate growth and development under the IPR regime. Suitable remedial measures are called for. Also concerns of equity and biosafety are discussed. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 605-611 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/2435 Title: Analysis of Patents Pertaining to Superdisintegrants used in Tablet Manufacturing <br/> <br/>Authors: Bele, Mrudula H; Derle, Dilip V <br/> <br/>Abstract: The objective of the present investigation is application of patent analysis tool in planning research on superdisintegrants in pharmaceutical tablets. Tablet disintegration has received considerable attention as an essential step in obtaining fast drug release. The major function of the disintegrants is to appose efficiency of the tablet binder and physical forces that act under compression to form the tablet. Superdisintegrants generally are used at low level in solid dosage form, typically 1-10% by weight relative to the total weight of the dosage unit. They are important in formulation of novel tablet dosage forms like mouth disintegrating tablets. Not all research gets published in papers and a lot of information is made available to the public through patents. A detailed analysis of the granted patents as well as patent applications can provide information that may otherwise be found critical however, missing. By analysing patents on superdisintegrants, research gaps can be identified and the research work to be taken up can be focused. A complete analysis of the patents granted on superdisintegrants was done using various criteria such as patenting trends over the years, country wise distribution and different classes of superdisintegrants. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 601-604 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:58:59 GMT