Free Teleconference on Indian Patent Changes

Date: May 26, 2005
Time: 12:30 PM Eastern
Duration: 1 Hour
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India - An Insight Into The Changed Patent Regime & Protecting Your Pharmaceutical IP

India has increasingly been receiving attention as a technical powerhouse. Specifically, its large and highly-trained technical manpower combined with a culture of scientific education and research makes it a choice destination for large multi-national corporations as well as upstarts. While the initial emphasis was on software, other areas of technology like pharmaceuticals and technical services have followed suit. Recognizing that a well-established IP regime is essential for the continued success of such a technology-based economy, India has recently changes its patent laws after significant debates on the issue. These changes are an attempt to harmonize with other successful patent regimes in the world and to honor India's commitments to the WTO.

The presenters welcome suggestions/questions from potential listeners on any specific topic that they wish addressed at the presentation. Please email suggestions/questions to ciyer@sughrue.com.

Presenters:
Chid S. Iyer [http://us.f404.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=ciyer@sughrue.com] from Sughrue Mion PLLC.
V. Lakshmikumaran, Senior Indian Supreme Court Lawyer and IP litigator from Lakshmikumaran & Sreedharan (New Delhi, India)
Mark Pohl from Pohl and Associates.