Green Cross Crosses court’s bridge to win appeal
The Madras High Court set aside the patent refusal order against Green Cross, highlighting errors in the assessment of inventive step and technical disclosure. The case has been…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…