Patent refusals: The need for clarity and details beyond mere objections.
The Delhi High Court has stressed the necessity for detailed reasoning in patent refusal decisions. In this case, the absence of specific analysis and clarity in rejecting a…
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Objections regarding insufficiency of disclosure in patent applications must be clear and unambiguous
The Delhi High Court has reiterated that objections on insufficiency of disclosure in patent applications must be clear and precise. Procedural lapses by the Indian patent office can…
Courts Weigh on Inordinate Delay in Patent Orders and Scope of Claim Amendments
The Delhi and Madras High Courts recently set aside patent refusal orders, addressing inordinate delays and the scope of permissible claim amendments. These judgments clarify key patent law…
PSITA is not omniscient, says Madras High Court. Overturns refusal order in favour of Microsoft.
The Madras High Court has overturned the refusal of Microsoft’s patent application, clarifying the correct approach to assessing inventive step and the PSITA standard under Indian law. The…
Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (February 23rd to March 1st)
This report analyses Indian patent and design statistics for the week ending 1st March 2024, with detailed city-wise and yearly data. Patent applications, examinations, grants, and design registrations…
Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (February 16th to 23rd)
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…
Is a system for ‘Selectively Displaying Physical Address’ unpatentable as a business method?
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…
Refusal of patent application relating to ‘Soluble Foaming Composition’ set aside
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…
Madras High Court provides clarity on Proof of Right, says date of assignment and date of declaration are different.
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…
Review and Reversal of Patent Refusal Orders by the Madras High Court
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…