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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.

PepsiCo’s Potato Plant Variety and Patent Agent Address Change through Form 30

The Delhi High Court set aside the revocation of PepsiCo’s potato plant variety, ruling that only substantive validity grounds justify such action. The Court also clarified that patent agents should use Form 30 to update their address and email under Indian patent law.

BananaIP’s IP Weekly: Patents & Design Stats in the First Week of Jan 2024

This report provides a factual overview of Indian patent and design statistics for the first week of January 2024. It includes application, publication, and grant data, with emphasis on city-wise trends and the broader intellectual property landscape.

Draft Patents (2nd Amendment) Rules, 2024

The Draft Indian Patent Rules 2024 outlines new adjudication procedures and clarifies key roles in patent-related disputes. The amendments seek to enhance transparency and efficiency in India’s patent process.

Patent Examination and Pre-Grant Opposition are independent processes

The Delhi High Court has confirmed that patent examination and pre-grant opposition are independent processes under Indian law. Pre-grant opponents are entitled to participate only on specific grounds of opposition, not throughout the examination. This distinction ensures a balanced, efficient, and legally compliant patent process.

Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023: Insights for December 22 – 29

This weekly report analyses patent and design statistics in India for December 22 to 29, 2023, with data on applications, grants, and city-wise trends. It provides objective insights into the evolving Indian intellectual property landscape.

Divisional Patent Filing, Patent Claim Amendments, Assessment of Damages, and DUS test for PV Protection

This post reviews significant Indian judgments on divisional patent filings, claim amendments, damages, and plant variety protection. It highlights key legal principles regarding patent and plant variety jurisprudence in India.

Madras High Court’s Progressive Stance on Patent Claim Amendments and Other Aspects

The Madras High Court has delivered important rulings on patent claim amendments, exclusions, and rejection protocols under Indian law. These decisions clarify key patentability standards and reinforce the necessity for precise drafting and strategic approach by patent professionals.

Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2023: Insights for December 8 – 15

This report provides a factual overview of Indian patent and design statistics for December 2023, focusing on city-wise trends in applications, publications, and grants. It offers an analytical perspective on the evolving intellectual property environment in India.