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…
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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…
From Algorithms To AI: Patentability Under The 2025 CRI Draft Guidelines
The 2025 Draft CRI Guidelines issued by the Indian Patent Office refine the criteria for patentability of Computer Related Inventions (CRIs), emphasizing technical effect, inventive step, sufficiency of…
Patentability vs. Procedure: Finding the Right Balance during patent examinations
The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Arcturus Therapeutics, overturning the Controller’s rejection of its patent application on procedural grounds. The Court emphasized that procedural compliance should…
Madras High Court Dismisses Patent Infringement Suit, Allows Coexistence of Technologies
The Madras High Court ruled on a patent infringement dispute involving Arumugam Rajendra Babu and Ashok Leyland over battery-swapping technology. The Court found no infringement and dismissed both…
CGPDTM Headquarters Relocated to New Delhi: Official Notification
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has announced the relocation of the CGPDTM headquarters to New Delhi, as per the Gazette of India notification…
Frivolous inventions and abstract theories – Delhi High Court refuses patent appeal
The Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal against the rejection of a patent application due to lack of novelty and a significant procedural delay of 701 days. The…