Patent Rejection for Vehicle Monitoring System reversed by Court
The Madras High Court allowed the appeal filed by TVS Motor Company against the rejection of its patent application pertaining to a Vehicle Monitoring System. The Court observed…
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BananaIP’s Comments on Draft CRI Guidelines for AI, ML, and Blockchain Patents
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…
Revocation is Distinct from Invalidity Defence and Survives Patent Expiry, rules Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court held that a revocation petition under Section 64 of the Patents Act is distinct from an invalidity defence under Section 107 and remains valid…
Court Affirms Controller’s Refusal: Invention deemed obvious to a person skilled in the art
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.…
Can an Oversight by a Patent Agent Be a Ground for Abandoned Patent Application Revival?
Delhi High Court restores Ciena’s patent after agent oversight, affirming that patent application revival is possible under bona fide errors. Recognizing the global pursuit and lack of intent…
Indian Patent Term Extension Rejected, Section 53 Constitutionally Upheld
Patent Term – Section 53 Challenge The appellants, Gunjan Sinha @ Kanishk Sinha and another, acquired a patent for a “fuel cell system and an eco-friendly vehicle” via…
Failure to Disclose Prior Art in Hearing Notice Violates Procedural Fairness, Rules Calcutta High Court
Introduction The Calcutta High Court recently overturned the Controller’s decision to reject a patent application in the case of UCB Pharma GmbH & Anr. v. The Controller of…
Indian IP Office Rolls Out Utility for Patent, Design, Trademark, Copyright & GI Statistics
The Indian IP Office has launched an online IP Statistics Dashboard offering real-time data on filings and registrations across IP types. Users can explore patent, trademark, copyright, design,…
Risdiplam – Spinal Muscular Atrophy Case: Delhi HC Favors Public Health Over Roche Patent
The Delhi High Court, in a significant ruling dated March 24th, 2024, rejected the interim injunction application of F Hoffmann-La Roche AG (“Roche”) against Natco Pharma Ltd. (“Natco”),…
When Delay Becomes Denial: Calcutta High Court Overturns Patent Rejection
The recent judgement of the Calcutta High Court in BASF SE v. Joint Controller of Patents warrants attention for multiple reasons, particularly as it addresses the rejection of…