The Calcutta High Court has ruled that the Controller cannot collapse examination and pre-grant opposition into a single composite order to sidestep a Section 14 hearing. The decision…
Neetha Mohan · 19 Feb 2026
Delhi High Court clarifies that no pre-grant notice is required under Section 43 and divisional applications must be filed before patent grant.
Gaurav Mishra · 16 Feb 2026
A concise roundup of Intellepedia’s most impactful patent law articles of 2025, highlighting key judicial and Patent Office developments every IP practitioner should note.
Intellepedia · 3 Feb 2026
Philips’ damages decree remains enforceable despite patent expiry, underscoring post-expiry enforcement rights under Indian IP law.
Sowmya S Murthy · 2 Feb 2026
In Hirotsu Bio Science v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, the Delhi High Court held that branding a process as “in vitro detection” does not rescue it…
Neetha Mohan · 29 Jan 2026
The Calcutta High Court overturns OCV patent rejection, reinforcing 'teaching away' doctrine, inventive step analysis, and Section 3(e) interpretation.
Anjali Santhosh · 22 Jan 2026
Delhi HC revives Trident’s patent application, citing flaws in the inventive step analysis of its air-rich yarn invention.
Sowmya S Murthy · 9 Jan 2026
Delhi High Court rules employment agreements valid as proof of right under Section 7(2), aiding patent filings involving deceased inventors.
Anjali Santhosh · 8 Jan 2026
In the case of M/s Sunhok Wheels Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. vs The State of West Bengal & Ors., the Calcutta High Court addressed whether claims of patent…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 5 Jan 2026
In the case of TVS Motor Company vs Patent Office, a scooter maker's patent claim for a simple yet novel frame design was rejected for lacking inventive step.…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 1 Jan 2026