Biopharma IP Issues in Emerging Markets: Brazil and India
Over the next five years, the biggest area of growth for biopharma products is expected to be in emerging market countries, including the "BRIC" countries of Brazil, Russia, India and China. To help biopharma IP practitioners in the NY/Philadelphia corridor prepare for this new era, the NJIPLA plans to sponsor an annual CLE series that will highlight hot IP issues in emerging markets of particular interest for the biopharma industry.
In the inaugural event, held at the Newark Club on January 18th at 6:00 p.m.,we were fortunate to have IP attorneys licensed in Brazil and India who provided updates on a variety of topics, including:
Brazil: João Luis Vianna and Gabriel Leonardos of Momsen, Leonardos & Cia
Views of the Brazilian Patent Office on patentability of selection inventions, polymorphs, and 2nd medical uses
ANVISA's role in examining biopharma patent applications
Patent linkage legislation
Patent infringement and invalidity actions
Data package exclusivity
India: Rajita Sharma of Finers Stephens Innocent LLP
Sections 3(d) and 3(e) of the Indian Patent Act: Court and Patent Office interpretations and their implications for patenting biopharma inventions
Working requirement and compulsory licenses
Pre-and Post-grant Oppositions
Revocation Actions
Enforcing biopharma patents
This program was approved for 2.0 CLE credits in NJ and 1.5 CLE credits in PA.
2012 Board of Managers
Voting for the 2012 Board of Managers took place December 7th. Members of the 2012 Board of Managers are:
Melodie W. Henderson - President Jon A. Chiodo – Treasurer
Robert E. Rudnick - President-Elect Gregory Murgia – Secretary
Mark J. Abate – Vice President Andrea Kamage – Past President
Member Pricing for 2012 Events
Beginning December 1st, all members in good standing will have the opportunity to receive discounted pricing at NJIPLA events. Events include dinner meetings, seminars, and the Jefferson Medal Dinner. Members must keep their accounts current in order to receive discounted pricing.
2012 Membership Renewal - Annual Dues Notice
NJIPLA 2012 annual dues for Active Members are $100. Payments are due by January 31, 2012. Renewal payments may be made online via credit card or PayPal. To make payment by check, download the Renewal Notice and remit with payment. Payment is not required of Student and Life Members.
Those wishing to apply for membership to the NJIPLA are asked to complete and submit the
New Member Application.
Calling All Speakers
The NJIPLA is preparing its 2012 calendar of events. Anyone wishing to present to the membership is asked to submit a brief topic description and resume or CV to njadmin@njipla.org.
Passings
The NJIPLA regretfully announces the passing of Margaret B. Kelly.