The Delhi High Court allowed Albemarle Corporation to amend claims at the appellate stage, and remanded the matter back to the Patent Office for re-examination.
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Patent Application for System to Locate Users on P2P Networks Refused under Section 3(k)
The Delhi High Court has upheld the refusal of a patent application for a system that locates users on peer-to-peer networks. The Court ruled that the invention was a computer program per se, excluded from patentability under Section 3(k) of the Patents Act.
Read more about Patent Application for System to Locate Users on P2P Networks Refused under Section 3(k)Coca-Cola Patent Appeal: Delhi HC Emphasizes Need for Reasoned Inventive Step Analysis
Delhi HC overturned Coca-Cola’s patent refusal, stressing the need for detailed inventive step analysis in patent decisions.
Read more about Coca-Cola Patent Appeal: Delhi HC Emphasizes Need for Reasoned Inventive Step AnalysisMadras High Court Orders Fresh Review of Shaperon’s Skin Disorder Patent Rejection
The Madras High Court has overturned the rejection of Shaperon Inc’s patent for skin disorder treatment compositions, citing inadequate assessment of prior arguments and international patent approvals. The case has been remanded for fresh consideration by a different officer, with a new decision expected within four months.
Read more about Madras High Court Orders Fresh Review of Shaperon’s Skin Disorder Patent RejectionIndian Patent Office Issues Draft CRI Guidelines 2025 – Version 2.0: Key Additions and Changes
Version 2.0 of the Draft CRI Guidelines 2025 introduces updated examination procedures for AI, blockchain, and quantum-based inventions, and includes an extensive annexure of examples clarifying Section 3(k) exclusions.
Read more about Indian Patent Office Issues Draft CRI Guidelines 2025 – Version 2.0: Key Additions and ChangesZiegler-Natta Catalyst Patent Rejection Upheld for Lack of Inventive Step
The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal of Lummus Novolen’s patent for a Ziegler-Natta catalyst, citing lack of inventive step and similarity to prior art. Read the key observations and legal reasoning.
Read more about Ziegler-Natta Catalyst Patent Rejection Upheld for Lack of Inventive StepShindengen’s Patent Application remanded for fresh consideration for lack of reasoned order
The Calcutta High Court remanded Shindengen Electric’s 2015 patent application after finding that the rejection order lacked proper reasoning. The decision emphasised the need for administrative transparency and importance of importance of judicial reasoning.
Read more about Shindengen’s Patent Application remanded for fresh consideration for lack of reasoned orderWhy Are Patents Expensive? A guide to patent costs and value
This post breaks down why patents are expensive, detailing costs across various stages, from drafting to international filings. It also explains how thoughtful investment in patent services ensures stronger protection and long-term value for innovators and businesses.
Read more about Why Are Patents Expensive? A guide to patent costs and valueFertilizer Patent Case: Court Blocks Sale of ‘Aladdin’ Pending Trial
The Himachal Pradesh High Court granted an interim injunction in favour of SML Limited, restraining the defendants from manufacturing and selling a fertilizer composition under the brand ‘Aladdin’, which was found to prima facie infringe SML’s patented invention. The Court held that the patent had survived multiple oppositions and that the plaintiff had established a strong prima facie case for infringement.
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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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