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Rosaire v. Baroid Sales, 218 F.2d 72 (1955)

Rosaire v. Baroid Sales examines whether prior public experiments can invalidate a patent under Section 102(a). The judgment clarifies that successful, public use of a method by others before the patent application constitutes prior knowledge, resulting in patent invalidation.

Indian patent statistics, Interesting inventions, Nestle’s Patent Infringement Dispute, Apple versus Qualcomm and more

This post analyses Indian patent statistics, recent interesting inventions, and key patent disputes involving Nestlé and Apple. It provides an objective overview of patent publications, grants, and legal developments relevant to intellectual property in India.

Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, 1883 (Revised at Stockholm in 1967)

The Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, revised at Stockholm in 1967, underpins modern international patent law. Its principles, such as national treatment and priority rights, are crucial for global intellectual property protection.

Testing Parameters for Software Patentability

This article examines the challenges in determining software patentability under US and Indian law. It proposes a balanced form and function model to address the shortcomings of current patentability tests and to promote innovation in the software sector.

Indian start-ups filing more patent applications, Groupon settles patent dispute IBM and more

The post provides a detailed overview of Indian patent filing trends, especially among start-ups, and reports on key patent disputes and settlements such as Groupon versus IBM. International patent updates and interesting inventions are also discussed in a clear, analytical manner.

Checking Patent Status Online in India

This post explains how applicants can check the status of their patent applications online in India using the inPASS system and related tools. It offers step-by-step instructions and highlights the importance of regular status monitoring for patent holders.

Apple faces multiple patent disputes, Brazil revokes Gilead’s drug patent, Interesting Inventions and more

This update highlights major patent disputes involving Apple and the revocation of Gilead’s drug patent in Brazil. It also offers detailed patent statistics, notable inventions, and insights into global and Indian intellectual property trends.

Samsung Patent Dispute, Interesting Inventions, International Conference on IPR, No Bt Cotton in India and more

This weekly update covers the latest in Indian and international patent news, including the Samsung patent dispute, inventive filings, and IPR conference details. It also discusses recent trends in Indian patent statistics and developments in Bt cotton technology.

Filing Patent Applications online in India

This article explains the step-by-step process for filing patent applications online in India using the Indian Patent Office e-filing system. It details digital signature needs, document uploads, and form submissions, providing a clear guide for applicants.

Morality and Patentability of Sexual Inventions

The Indian Patent Office often raises morality objections to sexual inventions, particularly in the context of devices and aids. This post analyses such objections, the legal framework under Section 3(b), and the shift towards constitutional morality post the Supreme Court’s 377 judgment. It highlights the need for consistent and rights-based evaluation in patentability decisions.