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Product by Process Patent Claims are Product Claims, not Process Claims, rules the Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has ruled that product by process patent claims are to be treated as product claims, not process claims, for both patentability and infringement analysis. This judgment clarifies the legal position and ensures consistent standards for evaluating pharmaceutical and other complex inventions in India.

Patent and Trademark Dispute Settlements

This post examines recent patent and trademark dispute settlements in India, focusing on the legal terms and practical implications. The cases illustrate the advantages of amicable resolution in intellectual property disputes.

Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (January 26th – February 2nd)

This weekly report analyses Indian patent and design statistics for 26th January to 2nd February 2024, detailing city-wise publications, grants, and design registrations. The data reflects emerging trends in intellectual property filings across major Indian cities.

Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (January 19th – 26th)

This report analyses Indian patent and design statistics for January 19th to 26th, 2024, with a focus on application trends, grants, and city-wise data. The findings provide a clear, objective view of current developments in Indian intellectual property.

Generative AI (GenAI), Business and Intellectual Property

This post analyses the challenges and opportunities in protecting and enforcing intellectual property for generative AI inventions. Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala offers structured guidance on leveraging IP for AI startups within the current legal context.

Reversal of unreasoned and invalid Patent refusals based on Section 3(d), Novelty, and Inventive Step

This post reviews three High Court decisions reversing unreasoned patent refusals in India, focusing on Section 3(d), novelty, and inventive step. The courts stressed the need for considering applicant submissions and proper reasoning in refusal orders.

Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (January 12th – 19th)

This analytical report summarises Indian patent and design statistics for January 12th to 19th, 2024, featuring detailed breakdowns by city, publication type, and year-to-date data. The report offers structured insights into trends in patent applications, grants, and design registrations.

Officer’s Choice Trademark, Zinking Patent and Baoji Footwear Cases

This post discusses key Delhi and Himachal Pradesh High Court rulings on trademark and patent infringement. It covers injunctions, label similarities, and rectification petition requirements in Indian IP law. The analysis is based on recent judgments and legal principles.

Madras High Court Rulings on Patent Application Refusals

Recent Madras High Court rulings have clarified the standards for refusing patent applications in India. The Court emphasized the need for clear, detailed reasoning in refusals, ensuring transparency and fairness in the patent examination process.

Indian Patent Statistics Report – 2023

The 2023 Indian Patent Statistics Report delivers a comprehensive analysis of trends in patent filings, grants, and city-wise data from 2019 to 2023. It highlights significant growth in patent activity and Bangalore’s emergence as a principal innovation centre, based on data sourced from the IP Office.