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US activists try to deliver coffin to Novartis over Indian patent case (AFP via Yahoo! News)

US activists try to deliver coffin to Novartis over Indian patent case (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Non-governmental groups tried to deliver a mini coffin to Swiss pharmaceuticals giant Novartis to protest legal action aiming to overturn a ban on a drug patent application in India.

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Posted by Patent Search and Filing Staff - January 29, 2007 at 10:13 pm

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Battle Pits Patent Rights Against Low-Cost Generic Drugs (New York Times)

Battle Pits Patent Rights Against Low-Cost Generic Drugs (New York Times)
The supply of low-cost generic versions of cancer and AIDS treatments for the developing world could be blocked if Novartis wins a legal challenge to India?s patent law.

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Microsoft backpedals on programming patent (CNET)

Microsoft backpedals on programming patent (CNET)
Company says it was a “mistake” to try to patent a programming idea already used in BlueJ Java project.

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How to Trademark/Patent Your Product

Trademark and patent law lets you benefit from your own great ideas. Claiming a trademark or patent on your product can be thrilling, but the process may leave you with a serious headache. From classifications to applications, filing a claim on your product will take time, patience and careful consideration. To help you get started, here is a guide on how to trademark or patent your product. [read full article at Fox Small Business Center]
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The Difference Between Patent, Trademark and Copyright
Patent, trademark and copyrights have been used interchangeably by a lot of people without really realizing that each term is different from the others. Although all of it protects the creative and intellectual rights of a person or a company, each term is inherently separate from the others. Here is a general comparison of the three.

Patent Your Invention
If you have a new invention that is sure to take the world by storm, then you need to patent the invention as soon as possible in order to protect its integrity and your ownership for the lifetime of the patent. There are some things you will need to know about patents before you get started.