News for 'intellectual-property'

Do You have START-UP Queries?

Do You have START-UP Queries?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Muzammil Patel and Rahul Murthi will answer all your start-up queries.

Obama pitches for simplicity in Indian regulations

Obama pitches for "simplicity" in Indian regulations

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama said there is natural convergence between India and the United States.

Indo-US bilateral trade rises 119% since 2007

Indo-US bilateral trade rises 119% since 2007

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

In the imports bracket, India was the United States' 11th largest supplier of goods in 2017

Make in India is not a strategy, it is a logo

Make in India is not a strategy, it is a logo

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

'Modi's strategy to redesign India's economy was Make in India, but that has flopped,' says Aakar Patel.

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Raj Barathur -- Indian American entrepreneur, geneticist, professor and biopharmaceutical industry leader -- stayed the course even when diagnosed with lung cancer

Budget 2018: Making sense of changes in tax rules

Budget 2018: Making sense of changes in tax rules

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Decoding four important provisions in the Finance Bill 2018.

Obamacare a bitter pill for Cognizant

Obamacare a bitter pill for Cognizant

Rediff.com9 May 2014

In the quarter, Cognizant's revenue grew one per cent over the past quarter in North America.

Start-ups wants contentious angel tax proposal scrapped

Start-ups wants contentious angel tax proposal scrapped

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Various start-ups have raised concerns on notices sent to them under the Section 56 of Income Tax Act to pay taxes on angel funds received by them.

Trump came, Trump saw, Trump conquered Hindu Americans

Trump came, Trump saw, Trump conquered Hindu Americans

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

'I'm a big fan of Hindu and a big fan of India -- big, big fan.'

'Unfair to expect same commitment from all nations on climate'

'Unfair to expect same commitment from all nations on climate'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Last month, the US and China announced a significant deal setting limits on greenhouse gases.

Woman on UCLA shooter's 'kill list' found dead in Minnesota

Woman on UCLA shooter's 'kill list' found dead in Minnesota

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Mainak Sarkar, the man who carried out a murder-suicide at University of California's Los Angeles campus left a "kill list" at his Minnesota home that led authorities to find a woman's body.

Pfizer, Ranbaxy win dismissal of lawsuit over generic Lipitor

Pfizer, Ranbaxy win dismissal of lawsuit over generic Lipitor

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Pfizer Inc and Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd on Friday won dismissal of a U.S. antitrust lawsuit accusing them of conspiring to delay sales of generic versions of the best-selling cholesterol drug Lipitor.

We want to play in the Ashes, says Australia captain Smith

We want to play in the Ashes, says Australia captain Smith

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Australia captain Steve Smith played down a tense stand-off in pay negotiations between the players' union and the national cricket board, saying his team is highly motivated to cut a deal and play the Ashes against England.

India, US officials to meet after Budget to discuss investment

India, US officials to meet after Budget to discuss investment

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Senior officials of India and the US will meet after the forthcoming Budget session to identify and prioritise sectors for investments and technology sharing.

Vishal Sikka named in lawsuit against IP-theft

Vishal Sikka named in lawsuit against IP-theft

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Sikka is considered to be the force behind SAP's analytics platform, HANA that had helped the company strengthen its position in the global market.

Trump approves tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese goods

Trump approves tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese goods

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Reacting to Trump's latest move, China has vowed to immediately retaliate.

IT cos in non-metro cities should get sops: Nasscom

IT cos in non-metro cities should get sops: Nasscom

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

The sops being given to the IT firms in metro cities should be extended to companies in tier 2 and 3 cities as it will generate greater employment opportunities and boost growth, industry body Nasscom has said.

As legacy business slows, Mindtree eyes IPs in new-age tech

As legacy business slows, Mindtree eyes IPs in new-age tech

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

The move comes at a time when the traditional software maintenance and support works, once the bread and butter for export-driven IT services business, are slowly drying up.

5 reasons why every start-up needs a legal expert

5 reasons why every start-up needs a legal expert

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Hiring a legal expert will help you pre-empt crises and mitigate losses.

PepsiCo offers out-of-court settlement to potato farmers

PepsiCo offers out-of-court settlement to potato farmers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Firm had sued them for buying seeds and selling a potato variety used for making Lays chips, It has been suggested that the farmers give an undertaking that they would never buy and sow the registered variety of FC-5 potato seeds in future.

Kohli set to tee off with Goenka

Kohli set to tee off with Goenka

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Virat Kohli, Sanjiv Goenka to raise funds for celebrity golf tournament

Has Citi 'stolen' its ad idea from Matheno Films?

Has Citi 'stolen' its ad idea from Matheno Films?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

A film-maker has accused Citi India of 'picking up' his idea for their latest ad. But the bank denies this vehemently and has threatened legal action.

10 things to keep in mind before starting a company

10 things to keep in mind before starting a company

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Did you know that the Government of India has granted certain tax exemptions to start-ups for a prescribed period?

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.

Harindra Singh takes full control of Percept group

Harindra Singh takes full control of Percept group

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Shailendra Singh to continue as passive shareholder in Percept

How Infosys plans to earn $20 billion revenue

How Infosys plans to earn $20 billion revenue

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Design thinking refers to solving traditional tech problems using newer, different and innovative methods

India, Singapore to step up anti-terror, economic cooperation

India, Singapore to step up anti-terror, economic cooperation

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Modi held comprehensive talks with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on ways to enhance cooperation in key sectors including trade and investment.

India partly revokes Roche cancer drug patent

India partly revokes Roche cancer drug patent

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Roche has already adapted its business model in India to increase affordable access to drugs and try to stave off trouble from India's patent authorities.

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

He had come in search of jobs in America to rescue his presidency and India failed him in more ways than one, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Cyber security: SBI Gen Insurance eyes 30% jump in premium income

Cyber security: SBI Gen Insurance eyes 30% jump in premium income

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Firms in which IP is critical, such as pharma and research and knowledge-based organisations, were taking the lead in seeking cyber covers to protect their computer systems from hack attacks

Trump is not all bad news for India Inc

Trump is not all bad news for India Inc

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Indian firms feared they would lose business if US ratified the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement with 11 other countries.

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.

India to block US trade probes, ready for fight at WTO

India to block US trade probes, ready for fight at WTO

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

A Priority Foreign Country is a status reserved for those nations that are the most egregious violators of intellectual property rights and have the most negative impact on US competitiveness abroad.

India, US hold first trade dialogue in 4 years

India, US hold first trade dialogue in 4 years

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

India and US keen to strengthen trade ties, hold talks after 4 years.

Trade, defence, religious freedom to figure in Modi-Trump talks today

Trade, defence, religious freedom to figure in Modi-Trump talks today

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Tuesday's talks between Modi and Trump are likely to send across a clear message of growing congruence of interests between India and the US on major geopolitical developments in the region and beyond, particularly when China has been expanding its military and economic clout.

Watson sends patent challenge notice to Ranbaxy for acne drug

Watson sends patent challenge notice to Ranbaxy for acne drug

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

The drug is licensed to Ranbaxy Laboratories from Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc of Mississauga, Ontario. It is currently protected by two issued patents listed in the FDA's approved drug products list, which expire in September 2021, the company said in a statement.

What the world will worry about in 2019

What the world will worry about in 2019

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

'What matters is that India's perspective on global issues -- climate change, intellectual property, free trade, trade routes being kept free, digital technology -- are listened to with respect,' says Ambassador B S Prakash.

US keen to have a bilateral investment treaty with India

US keen to have a bilateral investment treaty with India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Holding that transparency, predictability and upholding the rule of law are essential for better ties, a senior American diplomat today said the US is keen to restart work on a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) with India for deepening economic relationship.

Post elections, RBI to update RTI disclosure norms

Post elections, RBI to update RTI disclosure norms

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The Supreme Court had observed that issues of national economic interest; disclosure of information regarding currency or exchange rates/interest rates/ taxes; regulation or supervision of banking, insurance and other financial institutions; proposals for expenditure or borrowing, and foreign investments, could all, in some cases, harm the national economy, especially if released prematurely.

COVID-19 vaccine at least a year away, say scientists

COVID-19 vaccine at least a year away, say scientists

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

According to the World Health Organisation, 10 candidate vaccines for COVID-19 are in the clinical evaluation and 126 are in the pre-clinical stage.