Claim Drafting – Transitional Phrases
This post analyses transitional phrases in claim drafting, examining their impact on whether a patent claim is open, partially open, or closed. It references key case law and…
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Shouldn’t a Request for Prioritized Examination be Given Priority?
This post critically evaluates the procedures for prioritized examination of patent applications in India and abroad, focusing on eligibility and authority issues. It highlights the lack of clear…
Post-dating Patent Applications: Frisk it Before You Risk it!
This article explores the risks and legal considerations of post-dating patent applications, with a focus on the impact on priority dates in India and internationally. Applicants are advised…
eCommerce Guidelines for Consumer Protection, 2019 – Draft for Comments
The draft eCommerce Guidelines for Consumer Protection, 2019, seek to strengthen regulations for online businesses in India. Addressing fraud, privacy, and consumer rights, the guidelines cover both inventory…
Patent Claim Drafting – Preamble
This post explores how the wording of the preamble in patent claims can affect the scope and enforceability of an invention. Drawing from US and Indian case law,…
Court Limits the Scope of ‘Fair Dealing’ under Copyright law
The Delhi High Court has clarified that the fair dealing exception does not cover unauthorised use of copyrighted works in entertainment television programmes. This judgment emphasises the limits…
Sound Sign Posts – Patents for the Blind 2
This post discusses a patented system that uses acoustic signals and mobile devices to help blind or visually impaired individuals navigate public and private spaces. The author examines…
Salient Features of Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2011
The Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2011, simplify patent filing in India by enabling electronic submissions and online authentication. The amendments also address procedures for amending specifications, condonation of delay,…
AI named as inventor in patent, AI to be inducted in Patent Office’s operations, 3M versus Saint-Gobain and more
The bulletin examines Indian patent data, the induction of AI in patent processes, and global legal updates including AI as an inventor. It includes notable cases and legislative…
Patent: Stem Cell Patent Debate Never Dies
This post examines the legal and ethical debate over stem cell patents, contrasting recent European developments with the Indian approach. The analysis highlights the lack of statutory restrictions…
Part II: Descriptive Marks – Can They be Protected?
This post analyses how US trademark law treats descriptive marks, addressing their registration requirements and the concept of secondary meaning. It also covers the significance of the Principal…
The Impact of Parallel Import of Copyright on Publishers in India in Light of Copyright Amendment Bill, 2010
This post evaluates the legal and practical impact of parallel import of copyright in India, focusing on the proposed changes under the Copyright Amendment Bill 2010. It critically…