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Court balances Hygieia’s patent application after IPO disbalances it under section 59

The Madras High Court set aside the refusal of Hygieia’s patent application, stressing the importance of considering amended claims with the original specification. The case provides key guidance on section 59 and claim amendments under Indian patent law.

“Focus on technology, not semantics” says court in case involving gene technology

The Madras High Court set aside a patent refusal for a gene technology application, criticising the Controller’s excessive focus on semantics over scientific content. The judgment directs the patent office to reconsider the application with an emphasis on technological merit.

Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (June 28th to July 5th)

This report provides an analytical summary of Indian patent and design statistics for the week ending July 5th, 2024. It includes comprehensive data on publications, grants, examinations, and design registrations, with city-wise breakdowns and yearly overviews.

Court Cranks the Clock Back on Opposed Crankshaft Patent Refusal

The Madras High Court set aside the refusal of an opposed piston engine patent, citing insufficient analysis of inventive features. The case underscores the need for detailed examination of claim amendments and inventive step in Indian patent proceedings.

Patent on Portable Vehicle Management System goes offtrack

The Delhi High Court upheld the refusal of a patent application for a portable vehicle management system, citing lack of inventive step over prior art. This case highlights the application of key Indian patent law principles on non-obviousness and inventive step, particularly regarding mosaicing and hindsight bias.

Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (June 21st to 28th)

This report analyses Indian patent and design statistics for June 21st to 28th, 2024, highlighting publication volumes, examination trends, and city-wise grants. The findings offer a comprehensive view of recent IP activity and reflect BananaIP’s ongoing contributions to the field.

Announcement: Patent and Trademark Agent Examinations 2025 by Indian IP Office

The Indian IP Office has scheduled the Patent and Trademark Agent Examinations for January 2025. This announcement details eligibility, exam format, and inclusivity measures, inviting aspiring professionals including persons with disabilities to apply.

‘Controller under an obligation to inform inventor’ says Madras High Court

The Madras High Court stressed that patent Controllers are obliged to provide detailed reasoning for refusals, enabling inventors to understand the grounds for rejection. The Court set aside two refusal orders and ordered fresh consideration, reinforcing the importance of transparency and due process in Indian patent law.

Delhi High Court Reverses Patent Office Decision: Honeywell’s Amendments Upheld

The Delhi High Court overturned the Patent Office’s refusal of Honeywell’s patent amendments, holding that the changes were within the scope of the original claims. This ruling affirms the importance of fair and thorough examination of patent applications under Indian law.

Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (June 7th to 14th)

The report analyses Indian patent and design statistics for the week of 7th to 14th June 2024, including city-wise publication and grant trends. It offers factual insights into patent and industrial design activity, based on official data and objective analysis.