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Medical Devices Rules: Faster Manufacturing Licence Approvals
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (the “Ministry”) has recently published a Draft Notification[1] in the Official Gazette proposing amendments to the Medical Devices Rules, 2017[2] (the “Rules”), promulgated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. The proposed amendments specifically target the statutory timelines prescribed for processing manufacturing licence applications across the four risk-based classifications of medical devices.
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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates
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USPTO Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program: A Strategic Pathway To Accelerated Patent Examination
Patent pendency remains one of the most significant challenges in U.S. patent prosecution. Average first-action wait times range from approximately 20 to 29 months across Technology Centers, creating real costs for startups seeking investor credibility, life sciences companies racing toward product launches, and technology firms defending competitive market position.
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