This report analyses Indian patent and design statistics for the week ending 23rd February 2024, covering publications, grants, examinations, and city-level trends. It provides valuable insights for stakeholders…
Intellepedia · 4 Mar 2024
The Madras High Court held that a system for selectively concealing physical addresses in e-commerce is not a business method under Section 3k. The decision clarifies the distinction…
Intellepedia · 26 Feb 2024
The Madras High Court has overturned the Controller of Patents' refusal of a soluble foaming composition patent, highlighting procedural lapses in considering applicant submissions. The matter will now…
Intellepedia · 22 Feb 2024
The Madras High Court clarified the distinction between assignment and declaration dates for proof of right under Section 7(2) of the Patents Act. This ruling guides applicants and…
Intellepedia · 21 Feb 2024
The Madras High Court has set aside several patent refusal orders, highlighting the need for proper reasoning and adherence to legal procedures. These judgments clarify essential aspects of…
Intellepedia · 21 Feb 2024
The Madras High Court has set aside a patent refusal for an image construction apparatus, citing insufficient reasoning under Section 3(k) and inventive step. The Court remanded the…
Intellepedia · 17 Feb 2024
The Delhi High Court set aside a patent refusal where the Controller relied on prior art not cited in the hearing notice. The decision underscores the importance of…
Intellepedia · 14 Feb 2024
The Delhi High Court criticised the Controller of Patents for a superficial inventive step analysis in a recent patent refusal, emphasising the need for rigorous and well-reasoned assessments.…
Intellepedia · 14 Feb 2024
This report reviews Indian patent and design statistics for February 2nd to 9th, 2024, detailing trends in applications, grants, and regional distributions. It offers factual analysis for IP…
Intellepedia · 14 Feb 2024
The Delhi High Court ruled that a method of producing protein enriched blood serum is not a method of treatment under Section 3(i) of the Patents Act. The…
Intellepedia · 13 Feb 2024