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HC sets aside rejection of US firm’s patent plea over lack of reasons, orders fresh decision

HC sets aside rejection of US firm’s patent plea over lack of reasons, orders fresh decision

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Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has quashed orders denying a patent to US-based Huntington Alloys Corporation, holding that the authorities’ conclusion that the invention was linked to atomic energy was unjustified and could not be sustained in law. Bombay High Court (HT Photo) The company had moved the court against a November 2020 decision of the deputy controller of patents and a subsequent April 2021 order of the Department of Atomic Energy, both of which refused its application for the investigation of an “Ultra Supercritical Boiler Header Alloy and Method of Preparation”. At the core of the dispute was whether the invention fell within the restricted domain of atomic energy under the Patents Act. The firm maintained that its technology—an alloy developed for high-temperature boiler systems—had no nexus with atomic energy and was wrongly classified. The proposed alloy, comprising nickel, cobalt and chromium, is designed for use in boiler header pipes operating under extreme temperatures. The company argued that its composition enhances durability, strength and weldability, making it suitable for long-term industrial use. During the hearing, …

Floodgates for cheap weight-loss drugs open as key patent expires

Floodgates for cheap weight-loss drugs open as key patent expires

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The market for diabetes and weight-loss drugs is set for a transformation starting Friday as Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk’s patent on semaglutide expires, triggering the launch of a multitude of cheaper generic versions. Experts warned of potential misuse of weight loss drugs and the importance of medical supervision in their use for obesity and diabetes management. (Shutterstock) More than 50 branded versions of semaglutide, the active ingredient in Novo’s diabetes drug Ozempic and weight-loss treatment Wegovy are expected to enter the Indian market, making it one of the most crowded drug launches in recent years. The influx is likely to sharply reduce prices and improve access for diabetes and obesity patients, but experts warn it could also lead to misuse. Sun Pharma, Mankind Pharma, Dr. Reddy’s , Zydus, Lupin and Alkem are among the companies expected to launch generic versions. ALSO READ | Can Ozempic usage hurt kidneys? Nephrologist shares why it happens and warning signs: ‘Symptoms like nausea, vomiting…’ According to industry estimates, the new versions are likely to be priced at a third …

MoU signed to protect bio-medical research through patent and IPR filing

MoU signed to protect bio-medical research through patent and IPR filing

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Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to protect academic and industrial bio-medical research and development projects through intellectual property filings and patent. Under the agreement, ICMR and TNSCST would jointly protect the exclusive rights of biomedical innovations originating from academic institutions and initiate seamless technology transfer, a press release stated. They would jointly facilitate the process of intellectual property rights filing related to biomedical innovations covering patentability search reports and patent drafting and filing through the Medical Innovations Patent Mitra initiative of ICMR. They would also collaborate to connect inventors with potential investors to enable effective technology transfer and commercialisation of biomedical patents. The MoU was signed by S. Vincent, Member Secretary, TNSCST, and Rajiv Bahl, Secretary, Department of Health Research, and Director General, ICMR. Published – March 14, 2026 12:39 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information …

Indian Pharma’s ‘Sema’ Storm: Over 50 Semaglutide Brands Queue Up As Ozempic Patent Expires | Health and Fitness News

Indian Pharma’s ‘Sema’ Storm: Over 50 Semaglutide Brands Queue Up As Ozempic Patent Expires | Health and Fitness News

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Last Updated:March 06, 2026, 07:30 IST From Semaglip, Sematop, Semakind to Semastrike, Semaglyn and Semaril, the pipeline of upcoming Ozempic copycats reads like variations of the semaglutide molecule itself Boxes of Ozempic and Wegovy made by Novo Nordisk are seen at a pharmacy. File pic/Reuters If there is one prefix that is likely to dominate prescriptions in India over the coming months, it may well be “Sema”. With key patents around semaglutide—the blockbuster molecule behind drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy—set to expire in India next week, Indian pharmaceutical companies are ready to introduce their own versions. Industry insiders say more than 50 brands are preparing for launch, and a curious pattern is emerging: most of them begin with the same four letters. From Semaglip, Sematop, Semakind, Semester, Semaglide, and Semalup to Semastrike, Semaglyn, Semaril, Semapride, Semalup, and Semalix, the pipeline of upcoming copycat versions of Ozempic reads almost like variations on the original molecule—semaglutide. In fact, industry estimates suggest around 80–85 per cent of brands preparing for launch start with “Sema”, reflecting how companies anchor …

MoU signed to protect bio-medical research through patent and IPR filing

Telangana ranks fifth in patent filings, says report

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Telangana featured prominently across several parameters of India’s intellectual property ecosystem during 2024-25, according to the annual report 2024-25 released by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, Trade Marks and Geographical Indications (CGPDTM). The State’s presence extended beyond patent filings to include design applications, national IP awareness programmes, examiner training and capacity-building initiatives. In patent filings by Indian applicants, Telangana recorded 4,293 applications during 2024-25, placing it fifth nationally. The State showed a clear year-on-year increase compared to 2023-24, when 2,795 applications were filed. Telangana was among the States specifically identified by the CGPDTM as having contributed significantly to the rise in domestic patent filings, alongside Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. A closer break-up shows that Telangana accounted for 4,288 ordinary patent applications, one convention application, and four national phase applications in 2024-25 said Subhajit Saha, a GI practitioner.  Telangana also registered a visible footprint in design filings. During 2024-25, the State accounted for 979 design applications filed. In terms of design registrations, Telangana recorded 637 registered designs, placing it among the …

NIT Rourkela develops low-cost AI Robot that can talk, understand emotions; patent secured

NIT Rourkela develops low-cost AI Robot that can talk, understand emotions; patent secured

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Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have developed an indigenous AI-powered social robot that can communicate with humans in a natural and human-like manner. The institute has secured a patent for the innovation, which combines speech, gesture, emotion recognition and artificial intelligence on a single, cost-effective platform. The robot is designed to understand everyday language, follow spoken commands, answer questions and hold real-time conversations, going beyond fixed or pre-programmed responses. It uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) to analyse user inputs and generate natural-sounding replies. NIT Rourkela has received Patent No. 574589 for the system. The research findings have also been published in the international journal Computers and Electrical Engineering by Elsevier. The paper was co-authored by Dr Anup Nandy, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Dr Asim Kumar Naskar, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering, along with research scholar Sougatamoy Biswas and MTech graduate Rahul Saw. One of the key features of the robot is its ability to recognise human emotions. By analysing facial expressions, the system can …

Dale Steyn wants Yashasvi Jaiswal to temporarily stop using patent shot: ‘Maybe it’s something he needs to consciously cut down on’ | Cricket News

Dale Steyn wants Yashasvi Jaiswal to temporarily stop using patent shot: ‘Maybe it’s something he needs to consciously cut down on’ | Cricket News

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South Africa pace great Dale Steyn said that Yashasvi Jaiswal should temporarily stop using his patented cut shot just like Sachin Tendulkar had shelved his drive in Australia. The left hander fell on Tuesday once again against South Africa trying to put away Marco Jansen with the shot. “It’s his go-to shot, and breaking that instinct is tough. When you see the ball in your zone, you go for it. But maybe it’s something he needs to consciously cut down on. I remember Sachin once removed the drive from his game in Australia. Jaiswal may also need to say, ‘Unless it’s in a specific area, I won’t play it. In this area, I’ll trust my defence’,” Steyn said on JioHotstar after the day’s play. “It was a bit of a false shot by Jaiswal. It’s his default option — he likes playing that shot. He is probably so used to right-arm bowlers angling the ball across him that playing that shot feels natural. But with Marco Jansen being a left-armer, it looks like the ball …

Baidu Looks to Patent AI System to Decipher Animal Sounds

Baidu Looks to Patent AI System to Decipher Animal Sounds

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Ever wished you could understand what your cat is trying to tell you? A Chinese tech company is exploring whether it’s possible to translate those mysterious meows into human language using artificial intelligence. Baidu, owner of China’s largest search engine, has filed a patent with China National Intellectual Property Administration proposing a system to convert animal vocalisations into human language, according to a patent document published this week. Scientists have long attempted to decode animal communication, and Baidu’s patent represents the latest effort to leverage AI to do so. The document says the system will collect animal data, including vocal sounds, behavioural patterns, and physiological signals, which will be preprocessed and merged before an AI-powered analysis designed to recognise the animal’s emotional state. The emotional states would then be mapped to semantic meanings and translated into human language. The system could allow “deeper emotional communication and understanding between animals and humans, improving the accuracy and efficiency of cross-species communication,” Baidu said in the patent document. “There has been a lot of interest in the filing …

Oppo’s Book-Style Foldable Tablet Design Spotted in Patent Document

Oppo’s Book-Style Foldable Tablet Design Spotted in Patent Document

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Oppo has been granted a patent in China for a foldable tablet. The patent document gives us a close look at the company’s design for a book-style foldable tablet with rounded corners, from various angles. The folding device could be aimed at business users or those who want a compact entertainment device. Oppo could equip the foldable tablet with a single outer camera, and the device is shown to feature a USB Type-C port on one of the folding panels. Oppo’s Patent Describes a Foldable Tablet With Rounded Corners Details of Oppo’s foldable tablet are seen in patent CN 309147396 S published on the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) portal. The company filed its patent application (202230375288.6) for the book-style foldable tablet in June 2022, and it was granted earlier this month (via 91Mobiles). Another image of the foldable tablet from Oppo’s patent documentPhoto Credit: CNIPA/ Oppo   While the document doesn’t include detailed descriptions of the foldable tablet, it is packed with descriptions that show off its design. It showcases the device in various …

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons Will Feature Magnets and Mouse Functionality, Patent Suggests

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons Will Feature Magnets and Mouse Functionality, Patent Suggests

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The Nintendo Switch 2 was revealed in January following several leaks about the hybrid console’s design and features. While Nintendo stopped short of detailing the functionality and specifications of the Switch 2, the first-look trailer showed a revamped Joy-Con connecting mechanism. A patent from the company published Thursday suggests the new Joy-Cons will attach to the Nintendo Switch 2 body via magnets, just as previous leaks had claimed. Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons to Feature Magnets A Game Controller patent filed by Nintendo in August 2023 and published Thursday details Joy-Con features, claiming the controller comprises magnets. While the patent does not mention Switch 2, looking at diagrams we can presume it’s for Joy-Cons that will come with the Nintendo Switch successor. “This game controller is detachably mounted to a body device that has a recess, that comprises a first magnet and a second magnet at the bottom of the recess, and that can execute game processing,” the abstract of the patent reads. Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons come with a revamped connecting mechanismPhoto Credit: Nintendo Nintendo …