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 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
SINTX Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SINT), a leader in advanced ceramics, has recently drawn significant attention from retail investors following the issuance of a pivotal U.S. patent and the strategic divestiture of a subsidiary. Strengthening the Patent Portfolio SINTX announced the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 12,239,761, a development that bolsters its intellectual property portfolio. This
Newgen Software Technologies Ltd., a global leader in digital transformation solutions, has secured a significant milestone with the grant of a new patent by the Indian Patent Office. The patent, titled “System and Method for Data Compression” (Patent No. 565385), has been awarded for a 20-year term beginning April 26, 2017, under the provisions of
In a breakthrough moment for accessible technology in India, a team of students from Chandigarh has been awarded a design patent for their innovative invention – GestureX, a pair of smart glasses that can convert spoken language into sign language in real-time. This pioneering project aims to bridge communication gaps for the hearing-impaired, enhancing inclusivity
The University of Hyderabad (UoH), one of India’s premier research institutions, continues to solidify its reputation in scientific innovation, with two newly granted patents in the field of materials science and microwave technology. The patents, awarded to faculty members from the School of Physics and the Advanced Centre of Research in High Energy Materials (ACRHEM),
In a significant development in the ongoing debate over U.S. drug pricing, Richard Saynor, CEO of Sandoz, a leading generic pharmaceutical company, has called on former President Donald Trump to address the issue of “lazy patent expansion” in his efforts to reduce prescription drug costs. Saynor’s remarks come as Trump seeks to implement a “most
Biofrontera Inc. (NASDAQ: BFRI), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in dermatological treatments, has announced two significant milestones: the extension of U.S. patent protection for its flagship product, Ameluz® (aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride) topical gel, 10%, and the completion of patient enrollment in its Phase 2b clinical trial evaluating Ameluz® for the treatment of moderate to severe acne
