Probable Strategic IP Policies During The Pandemic

¹Over the last few years, foreign companies owning most of the patents have sued Indian companies for alleged infringement of patents ranging from medical devices to drugs. The limitations that Indian companies are facing include high price of technologies along with not having enough infrastructure to manufacture such products. In the current scenario, where the world is facing a challenge to deal with COVID-19, there is no doubt that foreign companies will cater to their needs first as the same would be expected of Indian patentees in the same situation. However, Indian government should not be complacent and let the foreign patentees limit the Indian manufactures from entering the field at this crucial time.