News for 'IPR'

Delhi Metro refuses to share pillar design details

Delhi Metro refuses to share pillar design details

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

A full bench of the Central Information Commission will decide the tricky issue of whether the design of the pillar collapsed last year can be made public under the RTI Act or the IPR over the same allow DMRC to withhold it.

Sunil Arora takes over as CEC, rolls out plans for Lok Sabha polls

Sunil Arora takes over as CEC, rolls out plans for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

"For the Lok Sabha elections, we are making meticulous planning on all fronts including electronic voting machines (EVMs) and the voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT)," he said.

Copenhagen: G77, China blast leaked Danish draft

Copenhagen: G77, China blast leaked Danish draft

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

The G77 and China have reacted angrily over the leaked Danish draft proposal for an agreement on the climate change that puts mitigation commitments, calls on peaks years for developing countries as well as endorsing the IPR regime.

Lucknow chikan to get patented

Lucknow chikan to get patented

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

The Uttar Pradesh Export Corporation Limited (UPECL), a state government undertaking engaged in the development and marketing of handicrafts and handloom items produced in Uttar Pradesh, is set to apply for patenting of Lucknow chikan. Once the office of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) gives its certificate, chikan would exclusively be linked with Lucknow city.

Britannia drags Danone to court over Tiger brand

Britannia drags Danone to court over Tiger brand

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

The IPR committee of the Britannia board was created in May 2006 to deal with all IPR matters. For the last one year, the committee has been working to resolve the issue of the use and registration of Tiger by Groupe Danone in several countries.

India to work with China to remove trade barriers:

India to work with China to remove trade barriers:

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

India and China are becoming engines of growth and must use their natural and human resources, technology and capital for the benefit of the region, said the prime minister.

Financial Tech buys 90% in ICX

Financial Tech buys 90% in ICX

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Financial Technologies India Ltd, the main promoter of India's largest commodity exchange MCX, on Thursday said it has acquired 90 per cent stake in a South Africa-based ICX Platform (Pty) Ltd for $1.5 million (about Rs 6 crore).Financial Technologies has acquired 90 per cent stake in ICX Platform (Pty) Ltd, a technology company situated at Johannesburg, South Africa, the firm said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Britannia to take legal action against Danone

Britannia to take legal action against Danone

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

It will take legal action against French food giant Group Danone, for nauthorised use of the Tiger biscuit brand in other countries.

Watch out when this man talks!

Watch out when this man talks!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

The fight between TVS and Bajaj might remain out of court, but TVS Motor's stand spoke of the company's resolve infused by its chairman Venu Srinivasan.

Britannia's Tiger row may end soon

Britannia's Tiger row may end soon

Rediff.com19 May 2007

Royalty terms with Danone for brand on the cards.

Alert: Courses at National Law University

Alert: Courses at National Law University

Rediff.com13 Feb 2004

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Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy's price scrutiny in US reaches next level

Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy's price scrutiny in US reaches next level

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

On October 2, a legislature committee wrote letters to the 14 companies, initiating an investigation and seeking details about recent price increases in several generic products available in the American market.

Alert: PG diplomas in management

Alert: PG diplomas in management

Rediff.com11 Jun 2004

Alert: PG diplomas in management

OVL strikes oil in Egypt

OVL strikes oil in Egypt

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of Oil and Natural Gas Corp, and its partner IPR Red Sea Inc have made a significant oil discovery in offshore Egypt.

Chinese professor develops new magnetic train

Chinese professor develops new magnetic train

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

A model train, on show at the Sixth Shanghai International Industry Fair, attracted many professional visitors.

Indian scribe wins Arab media award

Indian scribe wins Arab media award

Rediff.com28 Dec 2005

Isaac John -- a veteran of 25 years in Gulf media -- has won three Pan-Arab awards in a row in 2005

Alert: Masters in Agribusiness Management

Alert: Masters in Agribusiness Management

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

Alert: Masters in Agribusiness Management

Startup India: Why progress is soooo slow

Startup India: Why progress is soooo slow

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Seven months down the line, not much progress has been made, except that the scheme is still being fine-tuned.

India ranks 40 out of 53 countries in global IP index

India ranks 40 out of 53 countries in global IP index

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

The number one way the Modi administration can demonstrate its commitment to the success of the Atal Innovation Mission, Accelerating Growth for New India's Innovations, Make in India, Digital India, and Startup India is to strengthen its IP framework in ways that promote the legal and regulatory certainty necessary for greater R&D investment, high-value jobs, and greater innovative and creative outputs, the report said.

Patent law by Jan 1: Sibal

Patent law by Jan 1: Sibal

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

India would have a new World Trade Organisation-compliant patent regime by January 1, 2005, apart from making India competitive

Ind-Swift's $15 m GDR by June-end

Ind-Swift's $15 m GDR by June-end

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

Just what is a Patent?

Just what is a Patent?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2005

New patent regime to boost R&D

New patent regime to boost R&D

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

With the product patent regime all set to take over the existing process patent system in January 2005 in concurrence with the world trade organisation regulations, experts say the new regime would boost research and development activities in the cou

Modi-Obama 'special gesture date': What it's all about

Modi-Obama 'special gesture date': What it's all about

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Narendra Modi and Barack Obama will ponder over ties twice over, says Nayanima Basu

Drug R&D spend up 41%

Drug R&D spend up 41%

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

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.

Obama for higher share for India in IMF, other institutions

Obama for higher share for India in IMF, other institutions

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama on Sunday affirmed his commitment to enhancing India's 'voice and vote' in global financial institutions like IMF.

FDI in India reaches record $51 bn in 11 months of FY16

FDI in India reaches record $51 bn in 11 months of FY16

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

This FDI includes equity, re-invested earnings and other capital.

3 Indian pharma firms named in US Congress price probe

3 Indian pharma firms named in US Congress price probe

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Details on prices sought as 10 generic drugs become up to 83 times costlier in 6 months

India, Russia to ink deal on 5th-generation fighter design

India, Russia to ink deal on 5th-generation fighter design

Rediff.com7 May 2017

"The contract for the detailed design would be signed soon and that will be a major milestone. It should be signed in the second half of the year," a top official involved in the negotiations with Russia on the project said.

Ekta Kapoor: The drama queen

Ekta Kapoor: The drama queen

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Harvard, age and experience have changed Ekta Kapoor in ways that will stand her in good stead as she attempts the biggest transformation Balaji Telefilms has seen.

After Boeing, IBM defends India on trade, industrial policies

After Boeing, IBM defends India on trade, industrial policies

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Close on the heels of Boeing's defence of India to the US International Trade Commission's investigation into India's trade, investment and industrial policies, IBM has also sprung to New Delhi's defence in an otherwise sea of criticism of India's violations of intellectual property rights, local content requirements, among other issues of concern to US business and industry.

Best time to start a new business: Infosys co-founder

Best time to start a new business: Infosys co-founder

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Be it automobile, health care, retail such as e-commerce, electricity or other utilities, everything will get disrupted and transformed over next 30 years.

'Few can match the Indian entrepreneurial spirit'

'Few can match the Indian entrepreneurial spirit'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

'India will soon have the world's largest and youngest population -- just imagine what tomorrow's citizens of India will be able to accomplish, given the right education, training, and opportunity.'

'An exciting time in the US-India relationship'

'An exciting time in the US-India relationship'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

'President Obama will make a historic visit to India in January, becoming the first US head of State to attend India's Republic Day and the only sitting US president to visit India twice.' 'There's little doubt the relationship has been re-energised, with renewed enthusiasm to take our partnership to the next level.'

After 15 years, Ranjit Shahani steps down as Novartis' India chief

After 15 years, Ranjit Shahani steps down as Novartis' India chief

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The face of MNC drug firms in India and champion of IPR protection, he oversaw the Swiss giant's India expansion, its forays into new therapies and setting up of its global service centre in Hyderabad

Take advantage of golden opportunity, invest in India, Modi tells global biz community

Take advantage of golden opportunity, invest in India, Modi tells global biz community

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

He said India has also opened its defence industry 'like never before' and sought investments in the sector.

Sensex advances 128 points on pharma booster dose

Sensex advances 128 points on pharma booster dose

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The BSE Mid-Cap index was currently up 0.81%.