In this age where the advancement and innovation of science and technology is heavily sought after as an ideal, and the “progress of science” specifically promoted by the US…
Category: Patents
The Negative Effects of Thailand Invoking Article 31
In 2003, the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development (“Tufts”) estimated the cost to develop a new drug to be in excess of $850 million.¦lt;br /> Today, that…
Patent sought on ’synthetic life’
Upon discovery of the J. Craig Venter Institute’s (Institute) application for patent protection on a synthetic life form, called “Mycoplasma laboratorium”, the ETC Group promptly announced its intention to challenge…
Good vs. Evil? India rejects Novartis claim on drug improvements
India’s rejection of Novartis’ claim on drug improvements highlights the flexibility of India’s patent laws. Such flexibility stands in sharp contrast to the World Trade Organization’s efforts to set standards…
“Get off of my … patent?”
A patent is a bundle of exclusive rights. This allows an inventor to make, use, and sell a novel invention, without the threat of competition. It may seem odd, then,…
Prince Fights for his Right to Distribute
According to several media sources recording artist Prince (a.k.a., formerly known as The Artist Formerly Known As Prince) is prepared to sue YouTube (as well as eBay and Pirate Bay)…