5 Reasons to Conduct a Patent Search
Conducting a patent search is a key step in evaluating a new product idea. It enables you to assess patentability, identify potential risks, and understand industry trends. A…
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You Shouldn’t have filed a Post-Grant Opposition, says Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court in Safex Chemical India Ltd vs The Controller Of Patents clarified procedures for patent oppositions. The Court dismissed Safex’s writ, emphasising adherence to the…
CASE BRIEF: FMC Corporation & Ors. vs. Natco Pharma Limited
The Delhi High Court analysed whether Natco Pharma’s process infringed FMC Corporation’s patented method for producing chlorantraniliprole. The court, relying on expert opinions, found key differences in process…
Without Proper Inventive Step Analysis, Patent Office’s Order is Unreasoned – Says Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court set aside a Patent Office order rejecting Gogoro Inc's application for lack of inventive step, citing inadequate reasoning. The case was remanded for proper…
Divisional Applications cannot exceed scope of Parent Application: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has clarified that divisional applications under the Patents Act must not exceed the scope of the parent application and require plurality of inventions in…
Indian IP Office invites entries for National IP Awards, 2021 and 2022
The Indian IP Office is inviting entries for the National Intellectual Property Awards 2021 and 2022, celebrating excellence in IP creation and innovation. Submissions are open until 31st…
Indian IP Cases Report, 2021
BananaIP's Indian IP Cases Report, 2021 provides concise case notes on key intellectual property decisions by Indian courts. It covers patents, trademarks, designs, and copyrights, offering structured analysis…
Principles for filing Divisional Patent Applications in India
This post reviews the legal principles for filing divisional patent applications in India, focusing on the requirement for a plurality of inventions in the parent application's claims. It…
CASE BRIEF: Novo Nordisk AS vs. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court’s decision in Novo Nordisk AS vs. Union of India addresses key procedural and substantive aspects of post grant patent opposition in India. The judgment…
Delhi High Court asks the Patent Office to decide on amendments and give adequate opportunity in Opposition Proceedings
The Delhi High Court has provided clear procedural guidance for patent opposition proceedings, focusing on transparency and fair opportunity for all parties. The judgment underscores the importance of…