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Description
Title of the Presentation: How to deal with section 3 d of the Indian Patent Act: Risks and
opportunities
This presentation will discuss the Indian Supreme Court's decision in the Novartis/Gleevec case
concerning the Constitutional validity and scope of Sec. 3(d) of the Indian Patents Act. This case has
clarified the legislative intent behind various key provisions in the Indian Patents Act. It also raises crucial
issues regarding India's compliance with TRIPS and the patentability of formulation inventions. The main
objective of this session is to analyze the background and practical impact of this decision in order to
identify challenges and opportunities for companies entering the Indian market.