Author: Sowmya S Murthy

Sowmya S Murthy is an Indian Patent agent and a Managing Associate with BananaIP Counsels, a reputed IP firm and specializes in patent prosecution and drafting for electronics and software-related inventions. She also regularly contributes to blog posts on case laws and other topics related to patent practice. The views expressed in his articles and posts on Intellepedia are personal and do not represent those of BananaIP Counsels or its members.

Patent Upheld, Design Dismissed: Dura-Line vs. Jain Irrigation – Part 2: Counterclaim

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The Delhi High Court rejected Jain Irrigation’s counterclaim challenging the validity of Dura-Line’s patent.
The Court upheld the patent, finding it novel, inventive, and sufficiently disclosed.

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Patent Upheld, Design Dismissed: Dura-Line vs. Jain Irrigation – Part 1: Infringement & Relief

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This post analyzes the Delhi High Court’s decision in Dura-Line vs. Jain Irrigation, where the Court found patent infringement but rejected the design infringement claim.

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BananaIP’s Comments on Draft CRI Guidelines for AI, ML, and Blockchain Patents

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BananaIP Counsels has submitted its comments on the Draft CRI Guidelines issued by the Patent Office, focusing on AI, ML, and Blockchain patents. The submission highlights the need for practical disclosure standards aligned with international practices and supports innovation through balanced examination procedures.

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Court Affirms Controller’s Refusal: Invention deemed obvious to a person skilled in the art

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The Madras High Court dismissed Navya Network Inc.’s appeal against the Patent Controller’s refusal, ruling that the claimed invention was obvious to a person skilled in the art. The judgment clarifies the approach to inventive step and non-patentability under Indian patent law, reinforcing standards for algorithm and method claims.

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