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Trump imposes 100% tariffs on patented pharma imports. Will move impact India?

The steep tariffs imposed by the Trump administration will impact global supply chains.
Published on Apr 03, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Floodgates for cheap weight-loss drugs open as key patent expires

Experts warned of potential misuse of weight loss drugs and the importance of medical supervision in their use for obesity and diabetes management.
Published on Mar 20, 2026 08:48 am IST

NIT Rourkela develops low-cost AI Robot that can talk, understand emotions

The institute has secured a patent for the innovation, which combines speech, gesture, emotion recognition and artificial intelligence on a single, cost-effective platform.
Updated on Dec 16, 2025 01:59 pm IST

Current challenges in the patent system

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Updated on Aug 20, 2025 02:56 pm IST

Current trends in India’s patenting landscape

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Most students in the city are unaware of intellectual property rights (IPR) and did not file patents for their research work.
Published on Aug 13, 2025 04:41 pm IST

Current challenges in the patent system

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Published on Aug 04, 2025 06:32 am IST

India’s patent model a benchmark for access and innovation

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Published on Jul 12, 2025 10:42 pm IST

Nokia and Amazon settle streaming technology patent dispute

The logo of Finnish technology company Nokia is pictured at the MWC (Mobile World Congress), the world's biggest mobile fair, on March 4, 2025 in Barcelona.
Published on Apr 01, 2025 11:06 am IST

'Not art': Why Birkenstock, popular sandal maker, lost copyright protection bid

Birkenstock shoes are displayed at a Birkenstock store on February 29, 2024 in Larkspur, California.
Published on Feb 20, 2025 06:22 pm IST

Former PU scholar gets patent for ‘newspaper analysis scale’

Mukesh Kumar is presently an assistant professor in the department of journalism and mass communication at Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University, Patna. (HT FIle Photo)
Updated on Nov 11, 2024 09:30 am IST

Students develop safety device to remind drivers to switch off high beams after usage

The device has not only garnered attention but has also secured a patent, marking a significant milestone in road safety technology. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on May 15, 2024 06:14 am IST

Panjab University gets patent for dual-function novel peptide

This has been developed by Avneet Saini, assistant professor department of biophysics; Shweta Sharma assistant professor, Institute of Forensic Science and Criminology; Sheetal Sharma, post-doctoral fellow and guest faculty, department of biophysics and Panchali Barman, PhD scholar, all from Panjab University. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 25, 2024 08:30 am IST

Prayagraj: SHUATS bags patent for novel model to produce green power

Assistant professors of SHUATS Sam A Masih and N Maxton who have been awarded the patent. (Sourced)
Updated on Mar 11, 2024 07:45 pm IST

IIT Madras records doubling of patents granted in 2023

IIT Madras records doubling of patents in 2023: The number of patents rose to 300 in 2023 from 156 in 2022. Likewise, the number of international patents filed, including those granted under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)) also went up to 105 during 2023, from 58 in 2022.
Published on Feb 22, 2024 01:56 pm IST

SHUATS students’ automatic vehicle washing system bags patent

The young inventors of SHUATS (HT Photo)
Published on Feb 14, 2024 09:23 pm IST

Patents and Designs Recruitment Mains exams: NTA releases exam city slips

The NTA has released exam city intimation slip for Patents and Designs Recruitment Mains Examination.
Published on Jan 17, 2024 06:35 pm IST

Patents and Designs Recruitment exams 2023: Tentative schedule for Mains Exam

Patents and Designs Recruitment exams 2023: Tentative schedule of mains examination
Published on Jan 02, 2024 05:27 pm IST

Patents and Designs Recruitment exams 2023: Answer key challenge ends tomorrow

Patents and Designs Recruitment exams (Prelims) 2023: Last day for answer key challenge tomorrow.
Published on Dec 28, 2023 04:15 pm IST

NTA to conduct recruitment exam for 533 Examiner of Patents and Design vacancies

NTA to conduct recruitment exam for 533 Examiner of Patents and Design vacancies
Published on Dec 12, 2023 03:23 pm IST

Teaching device designed with AU expert’s help secures UK patent

The design of the patented electronic teaching device that aims to help high school students bag the concepts of a subject through practical experiments (HT)
Updated on Nov 28, 2023 06:46 am IST

IIT Roorkee research team works out a one-step separation of milk fat globules

Microfiltration unit separating globules from milk based on their size
Updated on Nov 10, 2023 12:30 pm IST

GTA VI promises more realistic gameplay than ever before, fans are stunned

Several Reddit users have expressed their 'wow' over the level of realism in the game
Updated on Nov 01, 2023 12:55 pm IST

Ludhiana: Scientists develop herbal drink from jute leaves

Regular consumption of this beverage can help control diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure and blood sugar. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 04, 2023 05:10 am IST

Hertz all over: Swetha Sivakumar, on what goes on in a microwave oven

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In early demonstrations, the microwave oven was used to cook a hamburger in seconds. These models were bulky and cost about $5,000. They were used mainly on ships and in restaurants. (Getty Images)
Updated on Aug 19, 2023 11:32 am IST

SHUATS students’ invention bags patent

For representation only (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 06:10 pm IST

Engineering Project Grant Scheme expo in Lucknow: Budding engrs impress with innovative ideas

The prosthetic arm which can be controlled through software downloaded on a phone (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 29, 2023 10:36 pm IST

Final hearing in tuberculosis drug patent case ends, verdict likely in a month

Final hearing in tuberculosis drug patent case ends, verdict likely in a month
Published on Jan 30, 2023 12:46 am IST

'Will encourage innovation, creativity': Centre notifies amended patent rules

The patent rules have been amended to provide benefits to educational institutions.
Published on Sept 23, 2021 01:01 pm IST

Sambalpur varsity bags patent for millet-based cake mix

Sambalpur University.
Published on Apr 11, 2021 05:09 pm IST

TNAU gets patent for protein-based crop growth booster

Representational image. (HT file)
Updated on Dec 04, 2020 06:17 pm IST