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Crossing the Rubicon: A Fork in the Road – Go Right or Left?

The Supreme Court has clarified that parties cannot pursue both revocation and counter claim remedies simultaneously for the same patent under Indian law. This decision aims to prevent multiple proceedings on identical issues before different forums.

Delhi HC Interprets the Timeline for Pre-Grant Representation of a Patent

The Delhi High Court clarifies the timeline for pre-grant opposition under the Patents Act, distinguishing the rights of any person and a person interested. The judgment highlights legislative intent and the need for vigilance in patent opposition procedures.

All is Not Lost: How to Restore your Priority Right!

The post analyses how loss of a patent priority right can impact subsequent applications and details restoration procedures under the PCT, EPO, and US systems. It stresses that in India, restoration is not allowed, underscoring the importance of strict compliance with filing deadlines.

Patent Filing Requirements in India

This post explains the necessary forms and procedural requirements for filing a patent application in India, with emphasis on e-filing and legal documentation. It covers essential compliance steps for both individual inventors and assignees under Indian patent law.

Re-Classifying Patent Search- Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)

This post reviews the development of the Cooperative Patent Classification system by the EPO and USPTO to streamline patent classification globally. It addresses the challenges of using multiple systems and the anticipated benefits of CPC in patent searches.

Distant Touch – Patents for the Blind 4

This post reviews a patent for a contactless cane technology designed to aid blind users through tactile navigation. It critically examines the invention’s practical application and its limitations compared to traditional canes.

Christmas deLIGHT

The post delves into the historical and legal journey of Christmas lights, tracing their development from candles to patented bubble lights. It objectively analyses key inventions and patent cases relevant to the festive tradition.

Cooling cricketers for hot Indian weather

This article analyses innovative cooling technologies designed for cricketers facing extreme Indian weather during the 2011 World Cup. It reviews patent filings for advanced apparel and helmet systems, discussing their potential impact on cricket performance and safety.

GII index to be released, Patent office’s Annual Report for the year 2017-2018 and more

This bulletin provides detailed Indian patent and design statistics, highlights from the Patent Office’s 2017-2018 Annual Report, and news on the Global Innovation Index release. It also discusses notable recent inventions and key IP sector developments in India.

Patent Term Extension, Dog ate my Homework Act

This post evaluates the impact of the proposed Dog ate my Homework Act on patent term extension deadlines at the USPTO. It focuses on deadline miscalculations in pharmaceutical patents and the possible benefits and fairness of a grace period for missed PTE requests.