the Central government has decided to file a petition in the us court challenging the patent for basmati rice granted to a company there that exports it to different countries. The

South Korea fights Japan to retain its rights over a traditional dish

Tired of government apathy towards patenting of knowledge indigenous to the people of India by individuals and groups in foreign lands, a petitioner has moved the Supreme Court. Earlier, neem,

A British woman applies to patent herself

The US drug companies want to maintain its monopoly over drug pricing a move that will delay the production of cheaper drugs

extinction is a nasty word one normally associates with lumbering gigantic lizards, huge prehistoric insects, dragon flies the size of a figh

The Patent Bill gives oral traditions document status

The Bombay high court recently adjourned for final disposal, the hearing in a case pertaining to the Patents Rules, 1972. The Indian Drug Manufacturers' Association (idma) had in July this year

There are certain plants, vegetables and fruits indigenous to India having medicinal properties. The knowledge of these properties rests with local communities who still rely on it. However, the issue of patenting Indian biological and traditional mate

Curry is probably the most Indian thing in the world. How could the Japanese even want to patent it?

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