Hey there, folks! Exciting news coming out of Pune on September 4, 2024! The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) teamed up with the Danish Patent and Trademark Office (DKPTO) for a roundtable discussion at CSIR-NCL, Pune. The topic? “Patenting of Inventions from Biotechnology and Biomedical fields.”
The goal of this partnership was to dive into patent practices in the biotech and medtech sectors in both India and Denmark. With over 40 attendees, including officials from Indian Patent Offices, Danish patent examiners, and representatives from various labs and industrial bodies, the roundtable was buzzing with insights and ideas.
Prof. Dr. Unnat Pandit and Dr. Louise Boisen kicked off the discussions, with Dr. Nitin Tewari moderating the session. Indian Patent Office examiners shared insights on the examination process for biotech patents in India, while their Danish counterparts shed light on patenting practices in Denmark and under the European Patent Convention.
Dr. Tewari highlighted CSIR-NCL’s strong IP culture, dating back to the 1940s. She showcased CSIR’s contributions to landmark cases involving turmeric, basmati, and neem, as well as their strategic use of IP through initiatives like the Venture Center business incubator.
Key takeaways from the roundtable included the need for clear guidelines on biotech and medtech examination practices in India, identifying technologies for commercialization by the Indian Patent Office, and discussions on the deposition of biological material in patent applications.
Exciting times ahead for the biotech and medtech sectors in India and Denmark! Stay tuned for more updates on the evolving patent landscape.
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