This post explains the necessary forms and procedural requirements for filing a patent application in India, with emphasis on e-filing and legal documentation. It covers essential compliance steps for both individual inventors and assignees under Indian patent law.
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Patentability of Biotechnology Inventions in India
The post provides a detailed analysis of the criteria for patentability of biotechnology inventions in India, focusing on statutory exclusions and legal requirements. It further outlines how industrial applicability, novelty, inventive step, enablement, and morality are assessed for biotechnology inventions under Indian law.
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The post analyses the patentability of yoga under Indian law, stressing the importance of traditional knowledge documentation. It discusses the challenges India faces in protecting yoga and preventing misuse through patents abroad.
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Patents in India have gained importance as drivers of innovation and business value over the past decade. The Indian patent system, while still evolving, has improved in efficiency and transparency, supporting both commercial and academic interests.
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This post analyses whether Rajinikanth’s unique methods could be patented under Indian law. It discusses process patentability, statutory exclusions, and the mental steps doctrine in an objective, legal-academic manner.
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Ms. Vinita Radhakrishnan’s talk at IIM Ahmedabad analysed women’s roles in Indian patents, research, and innovation. She explored trends in women’s participation in science, technology, and entrepreneurship, offering a legal and strategic perspective.
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Pharma patent search is a complex task due to the dense patent landscape and commonality of incremental innovations. This post details a structured approach to conducting thorough pharmaceutical prior art searches, highlighting the specific challenges faced by patent analysts.
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This article explores the importance of prior art search and drafting in the Indian patent process. It objectively evaluates both the benefits and drawbacks, highlighting the strategic role of prior art searches in patent filings.
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The Indian Patent Office has rejected Abbott’s application for an HIV drug patent, finding no inventive step in the claimed composition. This decision highlights the robust scrutiny applied to pharmaceutical patents in India and the importance of pre grant opposition in safeguarding public health interests.
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This post explores the main defenses to patent infringement under Indian law, including research, Bolar exemption, government use, and parallel imports. It offers a structured analysis of how these defenses operate within the Indian legal framework.
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