Common Reasons for Delay in Grant of Patent
Delays in patent grant often result from both procedural backlog and applicant inaction. This post examines key causes and recommends measures to expedite the patent examination and grant…
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Patents May be Relatively New to Indians, but Inventions are Not
This post highlights Mr. C T Dwarakanath’s 1971 US patent for a novel ozone-based method to reduce aflatoxin in oilseed meals. It underscores the significant contribution of Indian…
Were the brothers (W)right?
The Wright brothers' patent on lateral roll control shaped early aviation innovation and led to major legal disputes. Their enforcement efforts affected US aircraft development, prompting industry-wide changes…
Inebriated @ 8
This post discusses the Delhi High Court's analysis of trademark rights in numerals in the liquor industry, focusing on the Carlsberg India v. Radico Khaitan case. The judgment…
Threatened Co-existence of Breeders Rights and Patent Rights
This post analyses the threatened co-existence of breeders rights and patent rights in plant innovation law. It discusses the lack of breeders exemption in patent law and the…
Is Coke’s Formulation Still a Trade Secret?
This post examines whether Coca Cola's formulation remains a protected trade secret in light of recent disclosure claims. It objectively analyses the reported recipe leak and its possible…
Myriad Genetics Case : Genetic Patentability
The Myriad Genetics case examines whether isolated gene sequences are patentable or considered products of nature under US law. The Supreme Court ruled that while gDNA is not…
Demystifying the Evergreen myth
This post explores evergreening in pharmaceutical patents and how Section 3d of the Indian Patent Act limits patentability for incremental inventions. It discusses the implications for innovation, generic…
Public Use Exemption for Patentability
This post analyses the public use exemption for patentability through two contrasting US Supreme Court decisions. It highlights how factual circumstances and the presence of experimental use shape…
Amazon in Trouble Over Prime, KFC to Franchise 61 More Outlets, Indori Poha Likely to Join GI Race and Other News
This bulletin details key trademark infringement cases, Indian trademark statistics, and KFC's franchising activities. It also covers Indori Poha's potential GI registration and recent brand licensing updates, providing…
Keeping Secrets from the Patent Office? Think Again!
Section 8 of the Indian Patents Act mandates full disclosure of foreign patent filings by applicants. Failing to comply may result in opposition or patent revocation. This post…
Novartis Case Review
The Supreme Court’s Novartis judgment clarified Section 3d and its application to pharmaceutical patents in India. It emphasised the need for enhanced therapeutic efficacy and outlined critical standards…