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The Madras High Court overturned a patent rejection due to improper citation of withdrawn prior art, directing a fresh examination. The case highlights the necessity for strict compliance…
The 2024 WIPO IP report shows that patent and design filings have risen globally, with India emerging as a major contributor. Indian resident patent filings surpassed non-residents for…
The Delhi High Court restored a patent application that was deemed withdrawn after a missed Form 18 deadline caused by agent negligence. The Court held that applicants should…
The Delhi High Court ordered restoration of a lapsed patent after finding that the Patent Office’s communication error led to non-payment of renewal fees. The judgment highlights the…
The Madras High Court ruled that methods for producing antibodies in genetically modified animals are patentable under Indian law and are not excluded by Section 3(i). This decision…
The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed that claim amendments falling within the scope of the original patent specification are permissible under Indian law. The judgment provides clarity on…
The Delhi High Court dismissed Blackberry's appeal against refusal of its patent application, holding that algorithmic processes remain excluded from patent protection under Indian law. The decision clarifies…
The Madras High Court considered whether human intervention in a plant breeding method excluded it from section 3(j) of the Patents Act. The case was remanded to the…
The Bombay High Court ruled that cryptic and uncommunicated orders by the Registrar of Trade Marks violate procedural fairness. The court mandated a fresh review of the trademark…
The Calcutta High Court set aside a post grant opposition decision in a patent dispute for inadequate reasoning and lack of independent analysis. The matter has been remanded…