Heron Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HRTX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical firm valued at approximately $324 million, has resolved ongoing patent litigation with Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Viatris Inc. subsidiary. Under the terms of the agreement, Heron has granted Mylan the right to begin selling generic alternatives to both drugs starting June 1, 2032. This resolution ends two […]
Flux Power Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLUX), a pioneering developer of advanced lithium-ion energy storage solutions, today announced that it has been granted a patent for its innovative Intelligent Battery Cycle Life Maximization Algorithm. This proprietary AI-driven technology is designed to optimize the performance and longevity of its battery systems by leveraging machine learning to adapt
In a precedential decision issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in February 2025, the court affirmed a district court ruling that the term “payment handler” in a patent claim was a “nonce” term—a placeholder for functional language. This ruling invoked 35 U.S.C. § 112, sixth paragraph, governing means-plus-function claiming, leading
In a significant ruling delivered in February 2025, the Delhi High Court reinforced the enforcement of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) in India, delivering a victory to Philips Koninklijke Philips N.V. (Philips) in its long-standing legal battle against three Indian digital versatile disc (DVD) manufacturers. The case, titled Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. v Maj (Retd) Sukesh
Starting May 13, 2025, patent applicants will experience a significant change in the timeline for filing continuation and divisional applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Under the new rule, the window between paying the issue fee and a patent officially issuing will shrink dramatically—from about three weeks to just one week. For
India has witnessed an extraordinary increase in patent filings by startups and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), with data revealing a 310% growth over the past five years. This surge underscores the country’s growing focus on innovation, research, and intellectual property protection among emerging businesses. According to recent government and industry data, this dramatic
As World Intellectual Property (IP) Day is observed globally, India has emerged as a prominent player in the international innovation ecosystem. India maintained its rank as the fifth-largest patent filer worldwide in FY24, with over 90,000 patents submitted—a milestone marking seven consecutive years of growth. A notable portion of these patents, more than 25%, are
Ola Group, which operates across ride-hailing, electric mobility, and artificial intelligence, has emerged as a technological frontrunner among India’s startups. The company now holds more than 50% of all patents filed by India’s 117 unicorns, according to data from the Indian Patent Advanced Search (IPAS) System. Collectively, Indian unicorns have filed just 229 patents—highlighting a
In a decisive move aimed at improving efficiency and safeguarding the integrity of the U.S. intellectual property system, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced the suspension of expedited examination for design patent applications, effective April 17, 2025. The policy change was officially detailed in a notice published in the USPTO’s Official
With plastic pollution reaching critical levels, a growing number of innovators and companies are racing to develop sustainable alternatives. A new patent landscape analysis from Questel, led by chemistry specialist and business intelligence consultant Donia Ben Zakour, offers a comprehensive look into the evolving world of biodegradable plastics—and the findings suggest a wave of green
