LatestIP And Trademarks 11 September 2026
Bombay HC Slams IIT Bombay Over 13-Year Patent Stalemate
The Bombay High Court criticized IIT Bombay for dragging a 13‑year‑old patent dispute involving a scientist’s life‑saving invention, highlighting that the invention is protected in the United States while India’s legal framework stalls its domestic approval. The court’s remarks underscore systemic delays that impede access to critical medical technology.
Bombay HC slams IIT Bombay over 13‑year patent stall
- A scientist’s life‑saving invention is patented in the U.S. but remains caught in a prolonged Indian legal battle.
- The High Court called the delay “tragic” and urged faster resolution to protect public health.
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