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James Watt’s steam engine invention significantly enhanced efficiency during the Industrial Revolution. By securing a patent and enforcing his rights, Watt contributed both to technological advancement and the…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…