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Science & TechnologyEXAMINEYear 202410 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder

Discuss the relationship between Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and living materials. How does Section 3(d) of the Indian Patent Act prevent evergreening of patents?

Exact Syllabus Pointer

Developments in IT, space, computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, issues relating to intellectual property rights (IPR).

Syllabus Tags:IPR & BiotechnologySection 3(d) Patent ActEvergreening of PatentsNovartis CaseAffordable Medicines

Connected Questions Across All Papers

Discovered through overlapping concepts: IPR & Biotechnology, Section 3(d) Patent Act, Evergreening of Patents

Recurring Theme Trend: “IPR & Biotechnology”

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