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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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

China to embrace IPR enforcement initiatives

China to embrace IPR enforcement initiatives

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

China on Wednesday agreed to take significant steps with regard to enforcement of intellectual property rights, opening its markets and revising its indigenous innovation policy - all of which the United States said will boost its exports to Asia's largest economy.

US Senators ask China to stop IPR violations

US Senators ask China to stop IPR violations

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Top American Senators on Monday called on Beijing to do more to stop violations of US intellectual property rights after the US International Trade Commission in a report said it found out Chinas infringement of IPR and discrimination against American industries.

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 IT firms look West for patents

Indian IT firms look West for patents

Rediff.com17 Nov 2010

The industry has registered a 29-fold increase in patents over 2005-2008.

Govt to encourage SMEs to go in for patents

Govt to encourage SMEs to go in for patents

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

The government, in collaboration with the UN-body World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), has commissioned a study to ascertain whether India's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are prepared to adopt the global IPR regime.

Trade: India opens up windows to the world

Trade: India opens up windows to the world

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Nine years after New Delhi started implementing its Plan B - bilateral trade agreements - to beat the impasse at the World Trade Organisation's Doha Round of liberalisation talks, India seems to be finally rolling.

IIT Kharagpur's PhD admissions 2010

IIT Kharagpur's PhD admissions 2010

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, (IIT Kharagpur) invites applications for PhD Programme in all disciplines of Engineering & Technology, Science, Architecture & Regional Planning, Humanities & Social Sciences, Law (Intellectual Property Rights, Corporate Law, and Environment Law) and Management.

US disapproves Customs seizure of generics

US disapproves Customs seizure of generics

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Washington-based Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), the representative body of US-based drug firms, has said it does not support the seizure of legitimate generic medicines meant for developing country destinations.

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.

Will the Internet manage to remain free?

Will the Internet manage to remain free?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Internet cannot be regulated by 20th century notions of intellectual property. That is simply because the moment you 'see' something on the Internet it has, in a sense, already been copied onto your computer.

Sovereign interests protected in IAEA deal: Centre

Sovereign interests protected in IAEA deal: Centre

Rediff.com12 Jul 2008

The UPA government on Friday insisted that the country's "sovereign" interests, including in strategic nuclear field, were protected in the IAEA safeguards agreement and expressed confidence about getting an exemption from the Nuclear Suppliers Group.

Ponting to sue Indian IT firm, says report

Ponting to sue Indian IT firm, says report

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Angry over using his face in a mobile phone application without permission, veteran Australian batsman Ricky Ponting is mulling to sue an Indian software company, according to reports.

Baahubali theft inspires country's first anti-piracy police unit

Baahubali theft inspires country's first anti-piracy police unit

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Every year, 1,500-2,000 films are produced in India, losing up to 30 per cent of their business to piracy.

Global trademark registration hits 1-mn mark

Global trademark registration hits 1-mn mark

Rediff.com11 May 2009

The international trademark registration touched the one-million mark this month, more than a century after the first trademark was registered by a Swiss chocolate maker.

'Copyright piracy has reached alarming level in China, India'

'Copyright piracy has reached alarming level in China, India'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The report '2014 International Piracy Watch List,' by International Creativity and Theft-Prevention Caucus highlights the high levels of piracy and the lack of legal protections for copyright in China, Russia, Switzerland and India.

India to submit IPR report to US trade rep

India to submit IPR report to US trade rep

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

India will submit a 'status report' on the progress it has made on intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and enforcement during the last year to the United States Trade Representative (USTR).

Ranbaxy to buy bio-tech firm Biovel Lifesciensce

Ranbaxy to buy bio-tech firm Biovel Lifesciensce

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Ranbaxy Laboratories on Tuesday said it will acquire Bangalore-based Biovel Lifesciences for an undisclosed amount.

Sensex rallies 272 points on gains in auto, IT stocks

Sensex rallies 272 points on gains in auto, IT stocks

Rediff.com6 May 2021

On the Sensex chart, Bajaj Auto, HDFC, Infosys, Tech Mahindra and ICICI bank emerged as the prominent gainers. NSE Nifty ended with a gain of 106.95 points at 14,724.80.

Security scanner on research FDI

Security scanner on research FDI

Rediff.com22 Jul 2006

China asks US to close its consulate in Chengdu

China asks US to close its consulate in Chengdu

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

This was in response to "unilateral" decision by US to shut the Houston consulate. China's decision is legitimate and necessary response to the unreasonable actions of the US, China said.

Indian drugs face EU music

Indian drugs face EU music

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Indian medicine accounted for over 50 per cent of all drug seizures in Europe for intellectual property rights violation last year. Industry experts said this indicates the seriousness of the problem. This data was revealed in the recently-released 2009 report of the European Union on the customs enforcement activities of its member states.

Enter the world of Bioinformatics

Enter the world of Bioinformatics

Rediff.com9 Nov 2004

The Bioinformatics Institute of India invites applications for its Post Graduate Diploma Distance Learning programmes.

Novartis sues Cipla over respiratory drug Onbrez

Novartis sues Cipla over respiratory drug Onbrez

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Novartis said it is partnered with generic drugmaker Lupin Ltd to sell the drug in India

PUBG Mobile bows out of India

PUBG Mobile bows out of India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Chinese company Tencent Games on Friday said it was terminating all services and access for PUBG Mobile users in India to comply with the government's order of last month.

HCL eyes $2-bn US acquisitions

HCL eyes $2-bn US acquisitions

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

The company also has identified eight focus areas such as engineering services, enterprise application, infrastructure management and enterprise transformation services. HCL Technologies' acquisition strategy is three fold; smaller tuck-in buyouts are targeted towards purchasing firms that bring intellectual property to the company.

India to be firm on IPR at AIDS meet

India to be firm on IPR at AIDS meet

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Delegation to insist on flexibility in aiding low-cost access to HIV treatment.

Australian cricketers continue defiant stand against board

Australian cricketers continue defiant stand against board

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The Australian Cricketers' Association set up a business to manage and market players' intellectual property should they be unable to strike a pay deal with the national cricket board.

US to push China to let yuan strengthen faster

US to push China to let yuan strengthen faster

Rediff.com6 May 2011

The US will also try to persuade Beijing to make it easier for foreigners to make portfolio investments in China.

India may move WTO to protest drug seizures

India may move WTO to protest drug seizures

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

The government is planning to approach the dispute settlement body of the World Trade Organization against frequent seizure of Indian medicines at various European ports.

'Disrespectful': Jaishankar on Pompeo remarks on Sushma Swaraj

'Disrespectful': Jaishankar on Pompeo remarks on Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Pompeo describes Swaraj somewhat disparagingly, using the American slang words "goofball" and "heartland political hack" for her.

Rediff wins cyber-squatting case

Rediff wins cyber-squatting case

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Leading Internet firm rediff.com India has won a cyber-squatting case against a Latin American entity for unauthorised use of a "confusingly similar" domain name.