BananaIP’s Comments on Draft CRI Guidelines for AI, ML, and Blockchain Patents

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BananaIP Counsels has submitted its comments on the Draft CRI Guidelines issued by the Patent Office, focusing on AI, ML, and Blockchain patents. The submission highlights the need for practical disclosure standards aligned with international practices and supports innovation through balanced examination procedures.

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Court clarifies distinction between business methods and technical inventions in section 3(k) related case

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The Delhi High Court set aside the Indian Patent Office’s rejection of Comviva Technologies Limited’s patent application under Section 3(k) of the Patents Act, 1970. The Court recognized that the invention provided a technical advancement in securing electronic payment transactions. It directed the Patent Office to proceed with granting the patent, subject to any further objections under the law.

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Patent Application Rejection Set Aside for Improper Citation of Withdrawn Prior Art

The Madras High Court, in CMA(PT) No. 33/2023, overturned the Patent Controller’s rejection of a patent application by Dr. Vandana Parvez and others. The Court held the order non-speaking and procedurally invalid, directing a fresh examination within six months and expunging prior art from the public domain.

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Patent stats, Industrial designs, Startup innovations, Latest Patent Decisions, Intellectual Property Exchange and NRDC, FTC versus Qualcomm, Computer-related Inventions guidelines, Monsanto, Patent Tip, ISR – PCT and more

The post offers an in-depth review of recent Indian patent statistics, notable patent office decisions, and innovation trends. It also analyses the latest legal updates, regulatory changes, and disputes in the intellectual property landscape.

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Landmark case, Chemtura Corporation v. UOI, Facebook patents, Computer Related Inventions & more

This update discusses recent trends in Indian patent law, including the Chemtura Corporation case and Facebook’s new patent grant. It highlights updates from the Indian patent office and international news on computer related inventions.

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Computer Related Inventions Examination Guidelines say NO to Software Patents

The February 2016 guidelines clarify that software patents in India are not granted unless connected with novel hardware, in line with section 3k of the Patents Act. These rules provide much-needed clarity for patent applicants and the software industry.

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New Computer Related Inventions Guidelines

The Indian Patent Office has replaced earlier provisions with new Guidelines for Computer Related Inventions, clarifying patentability criteria under section 3k of the Patents Act. The Guidelines provide definitions and practical examples, offering more clarity and a nuanced approach to software-related patent applications.

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