Ziegler-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…
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Shindengen’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…
Why 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…
Fertilizer 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’,…
Patent Upheld, Design Dismissed: Dura-Line vs. Jain Irrigation – Part 1: Infringement & Relief
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.
Billing and Usage Data Invention Not a Business Method Under Section 3(k) of Patents Act
The Madras High Court has ruled in favour of Tekelec Inc., setting aside the rejection of its patent application under Section 3(k) of the Indian Patents Act. The…
ITC’s Nicotine Device Patent Rejection on Public Health Grounds Set Aside
The Calcutta High Court has set aside the refusal of ITC’s patent application for a nicotine aerosol device. The Court found that the Controller’s reliance on morality grounds…
Patent for Enzyme-Based Animal Feed Supplementation Cleared of Section 3(i) Refusal
The Madras High Court has allowed Kemin Industries' patent on an enzyme-based animal feed method, overturning the Controller’s Section 3(i) refusal. The Court ruled that the method involves…
Anti-Cancer Patent Refusal Set Aside for Not Identifying ‘Known Substance’
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court overturned the rejection of an anti-cancer patent filed by Taiho Pharmaceutical. The Court highlighted that objections under Section 3(d) must…
Not Just a Mix: Court Finds Merit in UPL’s Fungicidal Formulation
The Calcutta High Court set aside the rejection of a patent application filed by UPL Ltd., involving innovative fungicidal combinations. The Court found that the rejection order issued…