“The needle has moved,” declares Anil Matai, Director General of the Organization of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI), in a recent podcast interview with Scrip. The statement refers to the substantial changes in India’s intellectual property rights (IPR) regime, which witnessed some critical amendments in the past year. As the representative body for foreign pharmaceutical […]
Heimdal, a leading European cybersecurity firm, has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 18333620 for a proprietary method that predicts the likelihood of a domain being malicious. The patented technology, titled “Apparatus and Method of Predicting Malicious Domains,” marks a significant step forward in Heimdal’s mission to redefine DNS security. This invention forms the foundation of
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
In a move that promises to bring greater efficiency to the U.S. patent system, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced a major update to its patent issuance process. This improvement marks a significant shift in the patenting landscape, providing faster legal recognition of inventions and reducing administrative lag for both individual
Shares of Indian pharmaceutical giants Lupin and Zydus Lifesciences came under significant selling pressure on April 16, falling by 3% and 4.5% respectively. The decline followed a ruling by the U.S. District Court in Delaware in favor of Astellas Pharma, the original patent holder of Myrbetriq, a drug used to treat overactive bladder (OAB). The
Peraso Inc., a leading innovator in millimeter-wave (mmWave) wireless technology, has announced that it has received a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its patent application 17/846275, titled “System for Seamless Recovery of Distributed Access Points in a Wireless Local Area Network.” The patent is expected to be formally
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued updated guidance to help innovators, examiners, and stakeholders better understand how AI-related inventions can meet the standards for patent eligibility under U.S. law. As artificial intelligence continues to evolve and reshape industries, the USPTO has provided detailed insights into how patent claims involving AI technology
In a notable step toward advancing real-world applications of quantum computing, Bengaluru-based IT services company Mphasis announced on Wednesday that it has been granted a U.S. patent titled “System and method for optimized processing of information on quantum systems.” This new intellectual property milestone positions Mphasis at the forefront of innovation in Quantum Machine Learning
For many startups, patents seem like a necessary but one-time expense. However, the reality is far more complicated. Filing a patent might appear straightforward, but the costs involved are anything but. From legal fees and government charges to international filings and ongoing maintenance costs, the true expense of a U.S. patent can easily exceed $50,000
General Motors (GM) has filed a new patent application designed to significantly improve the torque response of turbocharged engines, a crucial enhancement for modern automotive performance and fuel efficiency. The patent, assigned the number US 2025/0052207 A1 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), was published today, offering insight into GM’s latest technological
