Patent Law

Patent Wars: When Innovation Meets Public Need โš–๏ธ


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๐Ÿ›๏ธ The Patent Paradox: Innovation vs. Access

๐ŸŒŸ Imagine spending years creating a life-saving cancer drug, only to be forced to share your formula with competitors. Sounds unfair? But what if your drug costs more than most people earn in a year? This episode explores the delicate balance between rewarding innovation and serving public interest.

๐Ÿ’ก What You'll Discover:

  • ๐Ÿ” The three golden rules every invention must pass: novelty, inventiveness, and industrial utility
  • โš–๏ธ How compulsory licensing can override patent rights for the greater good
  • ๐ŸŽฏ Why timing matters when fighting patent battles in multiple courts
  • ๐Ÿ’Š The real-world impact of patent decisions on medicine accessibility

๐Ÿš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • ๐Ÿ’Ž Vishwanath Prasad Radheshyam vs. Hindustan Metal Industries - The landmark case that defined what makes an invention patentable
  • โญ Dr. Aloys Wobben vs. Yogesh Mehra - The wind turbine dispute that clarified court jurisdiction rules
  • ๐Ÿฅ Bayer Corporation vs. Union of India - The cancer drug controversy that put public health before corporate profits

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ By the end, you'll understand how patent law walks the tightrope between encouraging innovation and ensuring life-saving inventions reach those who need them most!

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Patent LawBy Sharad Bansal