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Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (August 2nd to 9th)

This weekly report presents patent and design statistics in India for August 2nd to 9th, 2024, including city-wise publication, examination, and grant figures. The analysis is based on official data and offers insights into current trends.

Clarifying Product-by-Process Patent Claims in India – West Bengal Chemicals v. GTZ

The Calcutta High Court has clarified the standards for product-by-process patent claims in India, focusing on the necessity of expert evidence in infringement cases. The decision in West Bengal Chemicals v. GTZ provides important guidance for pharmaceutical patent litigation.

Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (July 26th to August 2nd)

The latest Indian patent and design statistics from July 26th to August 2nd, 2024, highlight changes in patent publications, grants, and design registrations across major cities. This analytical report provides a structured overview of current trends in the Indian IP landscape.

Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (July 19th to July 26th)

This weekly report presents a structured review of Indian patent and design statistics for July 19th to July 26th, 2024, with insights into publication and grant trends. City-specific data and annual summaries provide a clear perspective on the current intellectual property landscape in India.

Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (July 12th to July 19th)

This post reviews Indian patent and design statistics for the week of July 12th to July 19th, 2024, with detailed figures on publications, examinations, and grants. It includes city-wise data and annual trends, offering a clear perspective on recent developments in Indian intellectual property filings.

Cool interim order for ITW’s pre-conditioned air patent, but Competitor’s airport deals allowed to continue

The Delhi High Court issued a significant interim injunction in the ITW pre-conditioned air patent dispute, focusing on inventive step and claim construction under Indian law. While ITW secured a ban on future infringing acts, Dabico’s existing airport deployments were allowed to proceed.

Cow dung lamp from Traditional Knowledge fails to light up patentability standards

The Madras High Court dismissed an appeal seeking patent protection for a cow dung lamp, finding it ineligible due to reliance on traditional knowledge and lack of inventive step. The judgment offers clarity on the application of Section 3(p) and inventive step analysis under Indian patent law.

Court balances Hygieia’s patent application after IPO disbalances it under section 59

The Madras High Court set aside the refusal of Hygieia’s patent application, stressing the importance of considering amended claims with the original specification. The case provides key guidance on section 59 and claim amendments under Indian patent law.

“Focus on technology, not semantics” says court in case involving gene technology

The Madras High Court set aside a patent refusal for a gene technology application, criticising the Controller’s excessive focus on semantics over scientific content. The judgment directs the patent office to reconsider the application with an emphasis on technological merit.

Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (June 28th to July 5th)

This report provides an analytical summary of Indian patent and design statistics for the week ending July 5th, 2024. It includes comprehensive data on publications, grants, examinations, and design registrations, with city-wise breakdowns and yearly overviews.