News for 'Intellectual Property Rights'

Rajan, Subramanian 'foisted' on India by Americans: Swamy

Rajan, Subramanian 'foisted' on India by Americans: Swamy

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Subramanian Swamy has been critical of Rajan for not lowering interest rates earlier to boost growth.

India won't participate in US probe on IPR

India won't participate in US probe on IPR

Rediff.com1 May 2014

India is not so keen to co-operate with the US on IPR related probe.

Weizmann to move court against Western Union on trademark, logo issue

Weizmann to move court against Western Union on trademark, logo issue

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Mumbai-based Weizmann, part of a diversified group, will take to court its former partner Western Union Holdings, the American money-transfer giant, alleging that the United States-based company has imitated its trademark and logo. This, its lawyers say, constitutes a case of infringement and dilution of its intellectual-property rights.

Waqf bill BJP ploy to snatch Muslims' rights, will oppose: Oppn

Waqf bill BJP ploy to snatch Muslims' rights, will oppose: Oppn

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said his party would oppose the Centre's move to bring a bill in Parliament to amend the 1995 law governing Waqf boards, and accused the BJP of trying to snatch the rights of Muslims.

What Are MNC Funds?

What Are MNC Funds?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

MNC funds invest in companies where foreign promoters have more than 50 per cent shareholding.

Infy founder's son to launch E2W at Bharat Mobility

Infy founder's son to launch E2W at Bharat Mobility

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Numeros Motors is also planning to come up with a passenger vehicle four-wheeler or a three-wheeler by 2027.

'Companies Will Be More Powerful Than Nations'

'Companies Will Be More Powerful Than Nations'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'If you align your ambition with India's rise, the peak of your careers will unfold alongside the peak of India's power.'

'Mahindra Electric Is Getting Free Publicity'

'Mahindra Electric Is Getting Free Publicity'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

'IndiGo's position in this argument will depend on whether it has registered '6e' as a trademark.'

India-EU FTA negotiations have been intensified: Min

India-EU FTA negotiations have been intensified: Min

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

So far 15 rounds of negotiations have been held.

The Big Change At Karan Johar's Dharma

The Big Change At Karan Johar's Dharma

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Industry experts believe that this deal will positively impact the Indian film industry, which is struggling with fewer movie releases.

Chinese firm files case against Apple's Siri technology

Chinese firm files case against Apple's Siri technology

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Representatives of Apple appeared in a Shanghai court on Tuesday to respond to the case filed by Shanghai Zhizhen Network Technology Co, the developer of a voice technology called Xiao i Robot.

India set to take on US over probe into IPR laws

India set to take on US over probe into IPR laws

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

To deny visa to trade officials planning to scrutinise country's trade and industrial practices.

Merck moves HC against Glenmark

Merck moves HC against Glenmark

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Merck alleges violation of its patent for anti-diabetes drugs Januvia and Janumet.

A stringent patent rule is latest hurdle for India-UK free trade agreement

A stringent patent rule is latest hurdle for India-UK free trade agreement

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Negotiations for a trade deal between India and the UK have run into fresh controversy, after the proposals under a leaked chapter of the deal on intellectual property (IP) are believed to put access to affordable, lifesaving generic medicines from India at risk. According to the draft IP chapter put out by an international trade portal bilaterals.org, the UK is seeking continuous extension of patent period and rights through small tweaks in the drug, known as evergreening. This may prevent patents from expiring, impacting cheaper drug availability and its production by Indian generic drug manufacturers.

India, US to enhance engagement on IPR

India, US to enhance engagement on IPR

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

India and the US on Sunday agreed to enhance their engagement on intellectual property rights, a vexed issue between the two countries.

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.

Cook may seek IPR shield to make in India

Cook may seek IPR shield to make in India

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Narendra Modi might on Saturday ask the Apple CEO to make in India instead of importing and selling refurbished phones

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.

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).

PG diplomas from Indian Law Institute

PG diplomas from Indian Law Institute

Rediff.com6 May 2008

The Indian Law Institute, a premier legal research Institute established in 1956, announces admissionS FOR 2008-09.

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.

We are safe only when everyone is safe

We are safe only when everyone is safe

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

So vaccinate employees and families, staff at home, rickshaw drivers, milkmen, service providers, shopkeepers and street vendors, says Naushad Forbes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Security scanner on research FDI

Security scanner on research FDI

Rediff.com22 Jul 2006

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.

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.

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.

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.

GE, Boeing, Honeywell back India on patents

GE, Boeing, Honeywell back India on patents

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

India's IPR framework and enforcement were comparable to those in developed countries

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).

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.

National Law School: Admission notice 2008-09

National Law School: Admission notice 2008-09

Rediff.com9 May 2008

The National Law School of India University, Bangalore, a premier Law University in India, invites application for admission for its Distance Education Programme on law for the Academic year 2008-09.

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.

India gets cracking on agreements

India gets cracking on agreements

Rediff.com4 Mar 2006

This was announced at the Indo-US Economic Cooperation conference held on Friday.

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.

'Modi doing the right thing': Putin praises 'Make in India'

'Modi doing the right thing': Putin praises 'Make in India'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Putin made these remarks on Tuesday while speaking at the Plenary session of the 8th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, a major port city in sanctions-hit Russia's Far East region