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This article explores the risks and legal considerations of post-dating patent applications, with a focus on the impact on priority dates in India and internationally. Applicants are advised…
This post explores how the wording of the preamble in patent claims can affect the scope and enforceability of an invention. Drawing from US and Indian case law,…
This post discusses a patented system that uses acoustic signals and mobile devices to help blind or visually impaired individuals navigate public and private spaces. The author examines…
The Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2011, simplify patent filing in India by enabling electronic submissions and online authentication. The amendments also address procedures for amending specifications, condonation of delay,…
The bulletin examines Indian patent data, the induction of AI in patent processes, and global legal updates including AI as an inventor. It includes notable cases and legislative…
This post examines the legal and ethical debate over stem cell patents, contrasting recent European developments with the Indian approach. The analysis highlights the lack of statutory restrictions…
The Kodak versus Polaroid case marked a turning point in the instant photography sector. This post analyses the legal dispute, the resulting injunction, and its impact on both…
The US Supreme Court’s decision in Caraco vs. Novo Nordisk clarifies the rights of generic drug manufacturers to challenge overly broad patent claims. This case marks a significant…
The post explores how third parties can intervene in the Indian patent grant process through opposition and revocation mechanisms. It provides a clear overview of procedural rights, relevant…
Abraham Lincoln, famed for abolishing slavery, was also an inventor and the only US president to hold a patent. His flotation device for boats highlights his interest in…