Patent Claim Amendments – Court’s observation of amendments to systems, methods and use claims

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The Calcutta High Court remanded a patent application back to the Controller of Patents, citing infrimities in evaluating claim amendments. The Court stressed that mere change in claim types—method to system—without analyzing technical substance cannot justify rejection under Section 59 of the Indian Patents Act.

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Courts Weigh on Inordinate Delay in Patent Orders and Scope of Claim Amendments

The Delhi and Madras High Courts recently set aside patent refusal orders, addressing inordinate delays and the scope of permissible claim amendments. These judgments clarify key patent law principles and reinforce procedural fairness in India.

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Automobile Patent: Claim Amendments for Common Rejections during Patent Prosecution

This article discusses strategies to address common rejections during automobile patent prosecution, focusing on claim amendments under various statutory provisions. It offers practical guidance for drafting compliant claims and overcoming objections in the Indian context.

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