Uber Technologies Inc. is currently facing a patent infringement lawsuit which is filed by Carma Technology Corp. and Carma Technology Ltd. The lawsuit, initiated on January 14, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, alleges that Uber’s ride-sharing platform infringes upon Carma’s patented technologies related to shared transportation systems. Details […]
In a significant stride towards enhancing infection control in healthcare settings, Arokiaraj U, a Senior Nursing Officer in the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) department at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur, has developed an innovative respiratory device named the Highly Oxygenated Aerosol Controlled (HOAC) Combo. This device is designed to mitigate
In a landmark development combining sports and technology, a professor from Hindu College, Amritsar, has been awarded a patent for an innovative AI-powered fielding device aimed at enhancing the training regimens of professional and amateur cricketers alike. Dr. Rajeev Sharma, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Hindu College, has successfully developed and patented an artificial
The CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP), Dehradun, today celebrated the Rashtriya Boudhik Sampada Mahotsav (RBSM) 2025, a nationwide initiative aimed at fostering awareness about intellectual property (IP) rights and their role in nation-building. The event took place at the institute’s campus with enthusiastic participation from scientists, academicians, students, and industry representatives. First launched in July
In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction restraining Indian pharmaceutical major Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories and OneSource Nutra from manufacturing, selling, or distributing generic versions of a weight loss drug patented by Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk. The dispute centers around semaglutide, the active ingredient in Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster
In a significant development for intellectual property research and policy advocacy, Professor O.P. Katare (Retired), has been appointed as the Chair Professor under the IPR Chair scheme at Panjab University. The appointment order was formally issued by Panjab University Vice Chancellor, Professor Renu Vig, on Friday late evening, marking a new chapter in the university’s
In a strategic move aimed at strengthening its pharmaceutical export prospects and easing trade tensions, India has reportedly offered to provide deep discounts on complex generic drugs to the United States, while simultaneously pressing for reforms to American patent laws that New Delhi claims hinder affordable medicine access. According to a recent report by trade
India is positioning itself as a key contributor to the future of global telecommunications, with significant advancements in 6G technology research and innovation. Speaking at a telecom innovation forum in the national capital, Scindia revealed that India aims to account for 10% of global 6G patents by the time international protocols are finalized in 2027.
In a landmark decision aimed at safeguarding the cultural and spiritual heritage of Odisha, the Sri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has announced plans to seek IP rights for several terms and symbols intrinsically linked to the Jagannath Temple in Puri. The decision was made during a high-level meeting of the temple management committee held in
In a strong push for cohesive national progress in science and technology, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Speaking at a high-level policy forum on Friday, the Minister underscored the need for a unified approach to harness India’s full scientific potential. Dr. Singh highlighted that innovation does not
