Patentability of Higher Life Forms
The Canadian Supreme Court's decision in the Harvard oncomouse case established that higher life forms are not patentable subject matter under Canadian law. While process claims were accepted,…
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Can there be a Patent for a Method of Patent Trolling?
This post explores whether patent trolling itself can be patented, focusing on a recent USPTO application. It provides a structured legal analysis of the patentability of business methods…
Soggy Pizza? Blame it on the Box!
Vinay Mehta’s VENTiT pizza box revolutionises food packaging by addressing the common problem of soggy pizza. Through patented ventilation technology, Mehta’s design ensures crisp delivery and has gained…
Can Combining Contrivances Give Rise to Inventive Step? – An IPAB Case Note
This post reviews an IPAB decision on whether combining known elements in switch gears meets the inventive step requirement in Indian patent law. The case clarifies the threshold…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…