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8th Annual Pharma IPR Conference 2019 – Mumbai

March 2019

Event date: 6th March 2019

HGF Partners Martyn Fish and Andy Camenisch will be attending the 8th Annual Pharma IPR Conference 6-8 March in Mumbai.

HGF Partner Andy Camenisch will be sharing insights on “Infringement of Second Medical Use in the EU”.

The Indian Pharma industry has generated astounding growth in the past decades fuelled by increasing burden of disease. In order for the Indian pharmaceutical industry to maximize its true potential, ideation, innovation and integration are pre-requisites to reaching this stupendous growth.

The numerous innovations leading to discovery of new life-saving drugs are through intellectual property rights (IPRs). IPR is a requirement for pharma companies for identification, planning, commercialisation and protection of invention.

The intellectual property market has manifested growth at an unprecedented pace. Risks abound and rights holders need strategic knowledge to maximize their success in the jurisdiction. The Patent Act, 1970 has played a significant role in taking India to the global patent arena.

Attendees

Martyn
Fish

Andrew
Camenisch

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