Patent Claim Drafting – Preamble
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,…
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Sound Sign Posts – Patents for the Blind 2
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…
Salient Features of Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2011
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,…
AI named as inventor in patent, AI to be inducted in Patent Office’s operations, 3M versus Saint-Gobain and more
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…
Patent: Stem Cell Patent Debate Never Dies
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…
Battle of Instant Photography
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…
A Patently Generic Win
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…
Role of Third Parties in Patent Grant Process
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 – the Patent Enthusiast!
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…
Why do Inventors Invent?
This post explores what motivates Indian inventors, highlighting that most are driven by non-financial reasons rather than financial incentives. Based on research among R and D professionals, it…