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China engaging in behaviour that is troubling Japan, India: Bolton

China engaging in behaviour that is troubling Japan, India: Bolton

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Bolton said that the arguments for China joining the World Trade Organisation was that it would become a more market-oriented rules-based society.

US groups criticise India's drug, tech, farm policies

US groups criticise India's drug, tech, farm policies

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Last year, India's agricultural exports to the United States topped $5 billion.

Modi woos foreign investors, hopes for GST roll out in 2016

Modi woos foreign investors, hopes for GST roll out in 2016

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is on a three-day visit to India.

Snapdeal, 4 Indian shopping complexes in US Notorious Markets list

Snapdeal, 4 Indian shopping complexes in US Notorious Markets list

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Other than Snapdeal, the four markets are Tank Road in Delhi, Heera Panna in Mumbai, Kidderpore in Kolkata and Millennium Centre in Aizawl. Snapdeal, one of India's largest e-commerce platforms, is known as a place to purchase counterfeit watches and shoes.

US federal body begins hearing on Indian trade policies

US federal body begins hearing on Indian trade policies

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

A federal body began a hearing on the impact of Indian trade policies on US businesses wherein American bodies and advocacy groups slammed India for its trade practices, alleging they hit their jobs and business.

India slips two positions on global innovation index

India slips two positions on global innovation index

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

India drops two places from its last year's position on the Global Innovation Index 2013.

India refutes US criticism of its FDI, IPR laws

India refutes US criticism of its FDI, IPR laws

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

USTR has said India imposed several barriers in major services industries such as insurance, banking, audiovisual, accounting, legal, telecommunications, distribution services, postal and express delivery services.

Are IT outsourcers promoting mini CEOs?

Are IT outsourcers promoting mini CEOs?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

For young graduates who see the $108 billion IT industry as a sure pathway to modern India's growing middle class, the transformation is unsettling.

'Scoop already released': Court refuses relief to Chhota Rajan

'Scoop already released': Court refuses relief to Chhota Rajan

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The jailed gangster had on Thursday moved the court against the web series, saying that the 'use or misuse of the attributes of his personality' without his prior consent amounted to infringement of his 'personality rights' as well as defamation.

World's most valuable IT brands

World's most valuable IT brands

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Brand Finance assesses the dollar value of the reputation, image and intellectual property of the world's leading companies.

PM unveils new science, technology and innovation policy

PM unveils new science, technology and innovation policy

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

India on Thursday unveiled a new science policy that lays greater thrust on innovation, establishing research institutes and encourage women scientists with an aim to position itself among the top five scientific powers in the world by 2020.

India should take US pharma complaints seriously

India should take US pharma complaints seriously

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The worry is that India's cavalier approach to intellectual property may catch on in other parts of the developing world

Tata Motors wins Jaguar trademark battle

Tata Motors wins Jaguar trademark battle

Rediff.com2 May 2013

The order comes in response to a petition filed by Jaguar Cars Ltd seeking to quash the decision of deputy registrar of Trade Marks, Kolkata.

Big Pharma waits nervously on Glivec patent verdict

Big Pharma waits nervously on Glivec patent verdict

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Supreme Court will give its verdict on April 1 on whether Swiss giant Novartis AG's cancer treatment drug Glivec deserves a patent in the country not it doesn't.

NCP-Cong rift: Maharashtra CM cancels Delhi visit

NCP-Cong rift: Maharashtra CM cancels Delhi visit

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, under attack from ally Nationalist Congress Party, on Saturday cancelled his visit to Delhi.

iPhone patents: Apple loses UK court battle with HTC

iPhone patents: Apple loses UK court battle with HTC

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

London's High Court ruled in HTC's favour, saying its devices did not infringe four Apple technology patents, including Apple's 'slide-to-unlock' feature.

Nehru Place among world's top notorious IT markets

Nehru Place among world's top notorious IT markets

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Indian capital's famous Nehru Place market has been placed among the top 30 notorious IT markets of the world that deal in goods and services infringing on intellectual property rights, an official US report has said.

Ayushman Bharat may help patients access life-saving drugs

Ayushman Bharat may help patients access life-saving drugs

Rediff.com16 May 2018

'We have often heard the mythical argument that patents block access to life-saving drugs, but only 5% of medicines from multinational companies are under patent protection in India.' 'Where these patented products are beyond the reach of Indian patients, the companies have programmes to facilitate access to their drugs, for free or for a fraction of the price,' points out Ranjana Smetacek, former director general, Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India.

Amul loses trademark battle against US giant

Amul loses trademark battle against US giant

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

In July this year, the Intellectual Property Appellate Board had directed Registrar of Trademarks to cancel Amul's registration of TRIX trademark.

US industry slams India's 'move towards protectionism'

US industry slams India's 'move towards protectionism'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The Indian government headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is known as the architect of the country's liberalisation and economic reforms, is inching towards a "protectionist" regime, top American experts have told US lawmakers.

'Novartis ruling won't affect pharma industry'

'Novartis ruling won't affect pharma industry'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Oncologist Dr Sthabir Dasgupta talks about the impact of Novartis's losing patent case on the Indian pharma industry.

Animation, gaming industry needs tax rebates

Animation, gaming industry needs tax rebates

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

Gaming industry is estimated at $40 billion and is expected to reach $59 billion.

HTC to fight against Apple's lawsuit

HTC to fight against Apple's lawsuit

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Taiwanese cellphone maker HTC Corp on Thursday said it will strongly defend itself against the patent infringement lawsuits brought by software giant Apple.

TCS adds over $1-billion in brand value

TCS adds over $1-billion in brand value

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

It also retained its position among the 'Big 4' most valuable IT services brand worldwide -- in the ranking carried out by Brand Finance, the world leading brand valuation firm.

SPECIAL: All about the patent wars

SPECIAL: All about the patent wars

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

Apple and Google got a judicial rap on the knuckles recently for indulging in 'silly' patent battles.

SPECIAL: All about the patent wars

SPECIAL: All about the patent wars

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

Apple and Google got a judicial rap on the knuckles recently for indulging in 'silly' patent battles.

Reliance Broadcast Network to buy Imagine Showbiz

Reliance Broadcast Network to buy Imagine Showbiz

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Reliance Broadcast Network will acquire Imagine Showbiz Limited (ISL) from Cinestar advertising for an undisclosed sum.

Artists must demand their resale rights

Artists must demand their resale rights

Rediff.com13 May 2009

India's Copyright Act allows for a percentage of any secondary art sale to be paid to the original copyright holder.

Novartis sues Biocon for patent breach

Novartis sues Biocon for patent breach

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

The multinational has filed infringement proceedings and is seeking an injunction against the Indian rival at the Delhi High Court, trying to block the Bangalore-based biotechnology firm from launching a generic version of Galvus, also known as vildagliptin.

Hungama to launch 200 more mobile games

Hungama to launch 200 more mobile games

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

Hungama powers nearly 70 per cent of all mobile digital entertainment content in the country.

China under Xi has become very bullish: Nikki Haley

China under Xi has become very bullish: Nikki Haley

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Indian-American Haley, in an interview to Fox News, said the Chinese were quiet and strategic during her tenure at the UN. They moved and made sure that they were trying to get positions in certain areas, and trying to get things done behind closed doors, she said.

India, US ink two IPR agreements

India, US ink two IPR agreements

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

A Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Access Agreement signed between the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Global players' clout: Govt cautions pharma cos

Global players' clout: Govt cautions pharma cos

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

With the growing voice of developing countries like India, Brazil and China, the big pharmaceutical firms will not be able to get the WTO's Trade-Related Intellectual Property Rights agreement changed to their advantage, Commerce Secretary Rahul Khullar said in New Delhi.

Sitharaman to attend G-20 meet in Rome

Sitharaman to attend G-20 meet in Rome

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will attend the G-20 joint finance and health ministers' meeting in Rome on October 29, which among other things will discuss COVID pandemic prevention and response. "Union Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman embarks on an official visit to attend #G20 Joint Finance & Health Ministers meeting in #Rome to discuss measures to strengthen #COVID19 #PandemicPrevention, #preparedness & #response. The meeting precedes #G20RomeSummit," the Finance Ministry tweeted. Finance and health ministers will discuss how to keep momentum in response to the pandemic and build on further coordination arrangements between the ministries.

Indian govt prepares to battle US pressure on trade laws

Indian govt prepares to battle US pressure on trade laws

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

A certain segment of the US pharma industry have become vocal about Indian policies on domestic content requirements and IPR.

EU clears water for Indian pharma firms

EU clears water for Indian pharma firms

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

European countries are trying to woo back the Indian customers they had lost following seizure of drug consignments by Customs authorities of several European Union members.

India to grow at over 7% in FY23, says CEA

India to grow at over 7% in FY23, says CEA

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Chief economic advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Tuesday said Indian economy will grow at over 7 per cent, down from above 8 per cent of growth rate projected in January. He, however, said that the economic momentum and the animal spirits are "unmistakable". "India's own growth rates have come off the projections made in January down to about 7-plus per cent for the current financial year," Nageswaran said speaking at Global Fintech Fest event in Mumbai.

BIZARRE lawsuits of Apple and its logo

BIZARRE lawsuits of Apple and its logo

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

Here's how Apple takes the battle to the doors of those who try to infringe upon its logo design.

Data exclusivity still key hurdle to India-EU FTA

Data exclusivity still key hurdle to India-EU FTA

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

Despite all official assurances, the path towards a free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU) this year remains ambiguous, as both sides are unwilling to relax their stand on the biggest stumbling block - the issue of "data exclusivity".

World's 25 most innovative nations, India way behind!

World's 25 most innovative nations, India way behind!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

The Global Innovation Index published by INSEAD, and the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), ranks 141 countries on the basis of their innovation capabilities.