27th issue of the Indian Patent Journal (5th July 2024) features 1,957 patent publications, 930 grants, and 780 registered designs. Continue Reading Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (June 28th to July 5th)
The Madras High Court remanded Pinnacle Engines Inc.’s patent application for their opposed piston engine, addressing inventive features overlooked by the Assistant Controller of Patents. The court emphasized the significance of the crank offset and opposite crankshaft rotation in reducing friction and vibration, directing a reassessment by a different officer. Continue Reading Court Cranks the Clock Back on Opposed Crankshaft Patent Refusal
The Delhi High Court confirmed the refusal of Mahesh Gupta’s patent application for a Portable Vehicle Management System, citing the lack of an inventive step in light of prior arts D4 and D5. The decision underscores important principles of patentability, including mosaicing, hindsight bias, and the criteria for non-obviousness. Continue Reading Patent on Portable Vehicle Management System goes offtrack
26th issue of the Indian Patent Journal (28th June 2024) features 1,034 patent publications, 920 grants, and 607 registered designs. Continue Reading Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (June 21st to 28th)
The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM) has released the schedule for the Trade Marks Agent Examination and Patent Agent Examination for 2025. These examinations are crucial for individuals aiming to become registered intellectual property agents. The exams will take place in various cities across India on 4th and 5th January 2025. Continue Reading Announcement: Patent and Trademark Agent Examinations 2025 by Indian IP Office
This post examines two crucial orders from the Madras High Court regarding patent refusals, highlighting the necessity for Controllers to provide detailed and well-reasoned orders. The cases of Nihon Onkyo Engineering Co. Ltd. and Qualcomm Incorporated demonstrate the importance of clarity in refusal decisions to facilitate judicial review and ensure transparency. Continue Reading ‘Controller under an obligation to inform inventor’ says Madras High Court
The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Honeywell International Inc., overturning a refusal order by the Patent Office. The court emphasized the importance of fairness and the consideration of claims in conjunction with complete specifications, setting a precedent for thorough examination in patent matters. Continue Reading Delhi High Court Reverses Patent Office Decision: Honeywell’s Amendments Upheld
24th issue of the Indian Patent Journal (14th June 2024) features 1,461 patent publications, 728 grants, and 453 registered designs. Continue Reading Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (June 7th to 14th)
The Delhi High Court overturned the patent refusal for Alimentary Health’s probiotic formulation, emphasizing the need for an objective analysis of inventive step under the Patents Act, 1970. The Court criticized the Patent Office’s decision and highlighted the importance of avoiding hindsight bias in evaluating patent applications. Continue Reading Inventive Step Assessment: To be Anchored in Knowledge of a Person with Ordinary Skill on the Priority Date
23rd issue of the Indian Patent Journal (7th June 2024) features 1,201 patent publications, 846 grants, and 1,011 registered designs. Continue Reading Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (May 31st to June 7th)