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Honda PCX Electric Scooter Patented In India

Edited by Preetam Bora | Thursday May 13, 2021

The Honda PCX electric scooter was showcased at the Auto Expo 2018, and the patent drawings show the scooter with removable batteries.

BMW Motorrad Patents Reveal Adaptive Traction Control System

Edited by Preetam Bora | Thursday May 13, 2021

BMW's adaptive traction control system will have the ability to predict road conditions with the use of a smart camera system.

US Support For Patents Waiver On Vaccines Significant Step: Envoy

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 12, 2021

The US is ramping up efforts in partnership with India and other countries to increase the availability of COVID-19 vaccines without waiting for the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to arrive at a consensus-based decision on a proposal for patents wai

Pope Francis Backs Waiving Patents On Coronavirus Vaccines

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 9, 2021

Pope Francis offered his support Saturday for waiving coronavirus vaccine patents to boost supply to poorer countries, in a video message to the "Vax Live" concert.

Kawasaki Trademarks E-Boost Name For Future Model

Edited by Preetam Bora | Friday May 7, 2021

The Kawasaki E-Boost name will likely be used for upcoming electric motorcycles and hybrids.

Switzerland Looking At 'New Situation' As US Backs Covid Vaccines Patent Waiver

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 7, 2021

Switzerland on Friday said it is looking at the new situation arising out of the United States backing an initiative to temporarily waive patent rules for COVID-19 vaccines.

Ericsson-Samsung Patent Dispute Settled, ‘Multi-Year’ Agreement Reached

Reuters | Friday May 7, 2021

Ericsson has reached a "multi-year" agreement on global patent licences with Samsung, the Swedish telecom equipment maker said, ending a dispute that hit its first-quarter revenue.

US Vs Germany On India Vaccine Patent Waiver Proposal. What Happens Next

India News | Bryce Baschuk and Josh Wingrove, Bloomberg | Friday May 7, 2021

The pharmaceutical companies hate it. The Biden administration is embracing it. Now, finding common ground for wider distribution of Covid-19 vaccines in poorer countries falls to the World Trade Organization -- a body known more for its inability to

US Lawmakers Applaud Biden For Temporary Patent Waiver On Covid Vaccines

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 7, 2021

US lawmakers have applauded President Joe Biden for the temporary waiver of some Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) rules to accelerate manufacturing and distribution of coronavirus vaccines.

WTO Patent Waiver Will Enable Timely Access Of Covid Vaccines: India

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 7, 2021

India on Thursday said temporary waiver of certain provisions of intellectual property rights under a WTO agreement would be an important step to enable scaling up of manufacturing and timely availability of affordable COVID-19 vaccines.

India Welcomes US Support To Covid Vaccines' Patent Protection Waiver

India News | ANI | Friday May 7, 2021

Welcoming the US support for global waiver on patent protection for COVID-19 vaccines, India on Thursday said it is hopeful that the waiver can be approved quickly at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) with a consensus-based approach.

On Covid Vaccines, Germany Says Patent Protection "Must Remain"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday May 7, 2021

A bold US bid to waive patents on much-needed coronavirus vaccines was strongly opposed by Germany on Thursday, threatening to derail the proposal that requires the consensus of World Trade Organization members to pass.

Pfizer CEO "Not At All" In Favour Of US Patent Waiver: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 6, 2021

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla on Thursday said he was against a US-backed proposal to waive patents on Covid-19 vaccines, saying production should be ramped up in existing facilities instead.

Patents Not "Limiting Factor" For Vaccine Production: BioNTech

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 6, 2021

German firm BioNTech said Thursday that patent protection for Covid-19 vaccines is not holding back production or supply of the jabs that it developed with Pfizer.

US Backs Covid Vaccine Patent Waiver Plan Proposed By India, South Africa

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 6, 2021

US President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday announced support for a global waiver on patent protections for Covid-19 vaccines, offering hope to poor nations that have struggled to access the life-saving doses.