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CCI investigating patent spat with Micromax: Ericsson

CCI investigating patent spat with Micromax: Ericsson

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The Competition Commission of India will launch an investigation of Ericsson in regard to a patent dispute with Indian firm Micromax, Ericsson said.

Apple, Google back in court over mobile phone patent lawsuit

Apple, Google back in court over mobile phone patent lawsuit

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Apple and Google subsidiary Motorola Mobility on Wednesday squared off in court over whether a judge should reopen a lawsuit in which the companies accuse one other of illegally using their patented mobile phone technology.

Mass quarantining permissible, says Bombay HC

Mass quarantining permissible, says Bombay HC

Rediff.com12 May 2020

'Time is of the essence in a quarantine situation, perhaps the best way in the present unprecedented situation to balance conflicting interests between individual's rights and public health is to allow for immediate quarantine for preventing spread of contagious and infectious COVID-19'

Dele Alli promises to not let England down at World Cup

Dele Alli promises to not let England down at World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Dele Alli has promised to not fall foul of new FIFA regulations introduced for the World Cup which allow referees to punish players retrospectively for infringements during a match.

Privacy verdict to have 'some bearing' in beef matters: SC

Privacy verdict to have 'some bearing' in beef matters: SC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The Supreme Court had on Thursday said "nobody would like to be told what to eat or how to dress" while ruling that these activities come under the realm of the right to privacy.

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

Protests flare up in US against COVID-19 lockdown

Protests flare up in US against COVID-19 lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

In these times, the sight of a public gathering of hundreds of people mostly without face masks is alarming. But that is exactly what is happening across the United States, as groups of Americans are taking to the streets in protest of lockdown orders aimed at limiting the spread of Covid-19. Those taking to the streets say that the stringent measures restricting movement and businesses are unnecessarily hurting citizens.

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.

Covid Vaccine IP: How Big Pharma lobbied against India

Covid Vaccine IP: How Big Pharma lobbied against India

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Communications between the USTR and the world's most powerful pharmaceutical and trade lobbying groups reveal that many raised concerns about India's push to exempt Covid vaccines from intellectual property.

Patent war: Nokia files 13 suits against Apple

Patent war: Nokia files 13 suits against Apple

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

Accusing Apple for using its technology in devices like iPod, iPhone and iPod Touch, the world's No.1 cellphone company, Nokia has filed 13 patent infringement suits in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands.

Tripura will not implement new cattle slaughter rules

Tripura will not implement new cattle slaughter rules

Rediff.com31 May 2017

"The new cattle trade and slaughter rules framed by the central government are against the interest of the people. We will not carry out the new rules," Tripura's Agriculture and Animal Resource Development Minister Aghore Debbarma said.

US panel backs Samsung, bans older iPhones, iPads

US panel backs Samsung, bans older iPhones, iPads

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

President Barack Obama has 60 days to review ruling.

US court raps Dr Reddy's Labs

US court raps Dr Reddy's Labs

Rediff.com28 Feb 2004

India's generic drug manufacturer, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, suffered a setback when a US' Court of Appeals ruled that it infringed on Pfizer Pharmaceutical company's patent for the blood pressure medicine Norvasc.

Budget 2020: Centre, Sebi spar over transfer of surplus funds to exchequer

Budget 2020: Centre, Sebi spar over transfer of surplus funds to exchequer

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

In 2009, FinMin proposed to move regulators' reserves into public account. These accounts were finally opened in 2013-14. However, no funds have been deposited in it so far.

Kumaraswamy moves confidence motion in assembly

Kumaraswamy moves confidence motion in assembly

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Facing a truncated strength caused by the en masse resignation of 16 ruling coalition MLAs, Kumaraswamy moved a one-line motion, saying the House expressed confidence in the 14-month old ministry headed by him.

Ranbaxy wins US court battle against Glaxo

Ranbaxy wins US court battle against Glaxo

Rediff.com8 Apr 2004

Pharma major Ranbaxy Laboratories on Thursday said it has scored a legal victory with a United States court ruling that its Cefuroxime Exetil product does not infringe upon the patent rights of GlaxoSmithKline.

Sahara TV may lose its Karishma

Sahara TV may lose its Karishma

Rediff.com9 May 2003

Is India becoming a flawed democracy?

Is India becoming a flawed democracy?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

For those who think India's democracy is just fine and there has been no change in the last few years, perhaps it would be instructive to see what has happened on a few issues, observes Aakar Patel.

Srikrishna privacy report an original model for India: Nilekani

Srikrishna privacy report an original model for India: Nilekani

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

'Please don't forget there's still one final piece to fall in place, which is the Supreme Court judgment. Once that happens, it will be ready for being passed.'

Right to Privacy: 9-judge SC bench to decide if it is a fundamental right

Right to Privacy: 9-judge SC bench to decide if it is a fundamental right

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

The order came on a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Aadhaar scheme.

Will resolutely safeguard territorial sovereignty: China

Will resolutely safeguard territorial sovereignty: China

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

A day after its patrol plane was confronted by Japanese fighter jets over the disputed islands, China on Friday said it will 'resolutely fight' for the control of disputed islands with Japan and accused Tokyo of violating post second World War order by buying the islets.

Force India's Perez and Red Bull's Ricciardo reprimanded for anthem breach

Force India's Perez and Red Bull's Ricciardo reprimanded for anthem breach

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

The sanctions, while nothing to do with actions on the track, could have championship ramifications with three reprimands in a season triggering an automatic 10 place grid penalty for the next race.

'Pharoah' Mursi stands tall, won't give up super powers

'Pharoah' Mursi stands tall, won't give up super powers

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Egyptian President Muhammed Mursi has made it clear to the judiciary that he did not infringe on its authority by assuming sweeping powers, as the opposition planned "million-man" marches to protest the "attack on democracy".

US-Taliban deal more a 'withdrawal agreement' than a peace deal

US-Taliban deal more a 'withdrawal agreement' than a peace deal

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

'Americans, after 18 years of war in Afghanistan, have got tired and they want to withdraw for their domestic reasons'

Andhra MP files complaint against Ashis Nandy

Andhra MP files complaint against Ashis Nandy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

An MP from Karimnagar district in Andhra Pradesh on Friday filed a complaint against eminent scholar Ashis Nandy, for making remarks alleged to be anti-Dalit at the Jaipur Literature Festival, police said.

China to step up patrol in contested islands with Japan

China to step up patrol in contested islands with Japan

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

China on Thursday said it would step up patrols of its territorial waters off islands disputed with Japan in the East China Sea and other contested islets in the South China Sea, amid reports that Tokyo is considering to fire tracer bullets at Chinese spy planes.

Armed with Nutribic court order, GSK set for cookie war

Armed with Nutribic court order, GSK set for cookie war

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

The Nutribic biscuit, first launched in August, found itself in the eye of a storm, owing to copyright and trademark infringement issues.

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.

Jagan moves high court for bail in DA case

Jagan moves high court for bail in DA case

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Jailed YSR Congress leader Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Friday moved the Andhra Pradesh high court seeking bail in connection with an alleged case of disproportionate assets involving him.

Champion Vettel gets clean chit from FIA

Champion Vettel gets clean chit from FIA

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel committed no infringement during the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix, Formula One's governing body the FIA said on Friday, meaning the German keeps his world title.

China warns of 'war' if Taiwan moves towards 'independence'

China warns of 'war' if Taiwan moves towards 'independence'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The 'One-China' policy states that Taiwan and Tibet are part of China's mainland.

SC notice to Mamata govt on delay in releasing BJP leader

SC notice to Mamata govt on delay in releasing BJP leader

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

It has been alleged in the petition that there was a delay in releasing BJP member Priyanka Sharma despite the apex court's order granting bail to her.

Worsening Centre, states relation poses a 'threat to federalism'

Worsening Centre, states relation poses a 'threat to federalism'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

When the Centre tries to encroach upon the subjects that are under the prerogative of the state, or where the centre tries to evade from any responsibility guaranteed to a state through a constitutional provision/obligation, it poses a threat to federalism.

Samsung case: US court rejects Apple's plea

Samsung case: US court rejects Apple's plea

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

US District Court Judge Lucy Koh also denied Samsung's request for a new trial

Quentin Tarantino sued over Django Unchained

Quentin Tarantino sued over Django Unchained

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Tarantino, who claims to have made Django Unchained as a tribute to Sergio Corbucci's 1966 Italian film Django, has yet to comment on the lawsuit.

WhatsApp's privacy policy goes before SC's Constitution bench

WhatsApp's privacy policy goes before SC's Constitution bench

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

A bench of Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice D Y Chandrachud said the parties should appear before the Constitution bench and formulate issues to be taken up for the hearing.

Photos: Fernando Alonso wins controversial German GP

Photos: Fernando Alonso wins controversial German GP

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

Fernando Alonso led from pole position to chequered flag to win the German Grand Prix for Ferrari on Sunday while Germany's World champion Sebastian Vettel was stripped of second place for an overtaking infringement.

Cricket Buzz: Australia consolidate second spot in WTC standings

Cricket Buzz: Australia consolidate second spot in WTC standings

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

In other developments in cricket, England opener Rory Burns has been rendered a doubtful starter for the tour of Sri Lanka.

ICC likely to examine Sri Lanka captaincy switch

ICC likely to examine Sri Lanka captaincy switch

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is likely to look into Sri Lanka's captaincy switch in Monday's World Twenty20 Super Eight match against England.

Former Real Madrid players Alonso, Di Maria, Carvalho charged with tax fraud

Former Real Madrid players Alonso, Di Maria, Carvalho charged with tax fraud

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Spanish prosecutors have brought tax fraud charges against three former Real Madrid players, Xabi Alonso, Ricardo Carvalho and Angel di Maria and opened investigations into two other players, a prosecution source confirmed on Wednesday.