Patent Law

Patent Wars: Innovation vs Access โš–๏ธ


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๐Ÿ›๏ธ The Life-Saving Medicine Dilemma

๐ŸŒŸ Imagine a revolutionary new drug that could save millions of lives. Amazing, right? But here's the catch - what if only the wealthy can afford it? This episode explores how patent law tries to balance rewarding innovation while ensuring public benefit through two fascinating Indian court cases.

๐Ÿ’ก What You'll Discover:

  • ๐Ÿ” Why you can't challenge a patent in multiple courts simultaneously (and what happens if you try)
  • โš–๏ธ How compulsory licensing works when medicines are too expensive for common people
  • ๐ŸŽฏ The strategic chess game of patent litigation - choosing the right legal door matters
  • ๐Ÿ’Š Why 'working the patent in India' means more than just importing and selling

๐Ÿš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • ๐Ÿ’Ž Dr. Aloys Wobben vs. Yogesh Mehra - The wind energy patent case that clarified you can't have your cake and eat it too in patent challenges
  • โญ Bayer Corporation vs. Government of India - The Nexavar cancer drug case where public health trumped patent profits

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ From wind turbines to cancer treatments, discover how Indian courts are reshaping the balance between innovation rewards and public access - and what this means for the future of AI and gene editing patents!

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Patent LawBy Sharad Bansal