Permission to File a Patent Application Outside India
Indian residents must secure permission from the Patent Office before filing a patent application outside India. Section 39 of the Indian Patents Act outlines the process and consequences…
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Restricting ‘Pay-for-Delay’ Agreements
This post discusses recent fines imposed on pharmaceutical companies for pay-for-delay agreements and examines their impact on market competition and drug pricing. It analyses regulatory measures and the…
Wacky Patents 4 – Mode-Enhanced Hindustani Music
This post analyses the Mode-Enhanced Hindustani Music patent and its proposal to expand the Thaat system using mathematical methods. It raises crucial questions about the patentability of musical…
Section 3(ka): A Decision on a Patent Application Related to Mathematical Methods
The IPAB upheld the rejection of a patent application involving mathematical methods under section 3(ka) of the Indian Patents Act. This decision clarifies the exclusion of mathematical methods…
Inventive Step of an Invention Analysed
This post examines the Green Cross Holdings case, where the Indian IPAB upheld the rejection of a patent application for lacking inventive step. The analysis highlights legal standards…
Intellectual Property Protection for Computer Programs – Part IV
This post explores software patent protection in India, comparing it to copyright law and analysing the legal complexities involved. It provides an objective assessment of the scope, benefits,…
Patentability of Laws of Nature
This post analyses the Mayo v Prometheus case and its impact on the patentability of laws of nature in the US. It explains the judicial reasoning that established…
Father of the Electronic Idiot Box
This post examines Philo Farnsworth’s foundational contributions to electronic television, exploring his patent achievements and the resulting legal battles. It analyses the significance of his work in shaping…
Post-dating Patent Applications
This post addresses the process and legal implications of post-dating patent applications in India. It highlights statutory provisions, judicial interpretation, and practical risks associated with shifting the priority…
Alice vs. CLS saga
The Alice vs. CLS case significantly influenced the landscape of software patent protection in the US, particularly for financial technologies. It raised critical questions about the patentability of…