Court refuses interim injunction based on Patent Prosecution History
The Delhi High Court refused an interim injunction in a patent dispute over a fuel cap, citing ambiguous claims and prosecution history. The judgment highlights the need for…
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Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (December 13th to 20th)
This weekly report analyses Indian patent and design statistics for December 13th to 20th, 2024, highlighting key data trends and city-wise breakdowns. It offers insights into patent publications,…
Madras HC Overrules Procedural Rejection in France Telecom’s Patent Case
The Madras High Court allowed France Telecom’s writ petition, setting aside the procedural rejection of its patent application examination request. The judgment clarifies the treatment of agent errors…
Revisiting Novartis versus Natco – Cancer drugs, divisional applications and patent validity
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of Novartis’s Ceritinib patent against Natco’s challenge, addressing divisional application issues and allegations of suppression. The injunction against Natco remains in…
Madras High Court Overturns Patent Refusal under section 3(d), Reiterates Importance of Reasoned Orders and Natural Justice
The Madras High Court set aside a patent refusal under section 3d, citing lack of procedural fairness and insufficient reasoning. The Court directed reconsideration, underscoring the necessity of…
Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (November 22nd to 29th)
This weekly report details Indian patent and design statistics from November 22nd to 29th, 2024, highlighting trends in publications, grants, and registrations. Compiled by BananaIP, the analysis offers…
Madras High Court Upholds Patent Validity in Embio Limited vs. Malladi Drugs & Pharmaceuticals
The Madras High Court affirmed the validity of Malladi Drugs’ patent for chiral beta-amino alcohols, highlighting the invention’s novelty and inventive step. The judgment clarifies key principles on…
Patent Application Rejection Set Aside for Improper Citation of Withdrawn Prior Art
The Madras High Court overturned a patent rejection due to improper citation of withdrawn prior art, directing a fresh examination.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…
2024 IP Report Indicates Increase in Patent and Design Filings with India Among Key Contributors
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…
Court restores patent application despite missed deadline to file request for examination
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…