201 articles
The Chemtura case highlights IPAB’s approach to inventive step and patent revocation in contrast with the US BPAI’s grant. The decision underscores the significance of precise drafting and…
The Delhi High Court clarified that a patent is granted on the date the Controller issues a formal order, which determines the timeline for pre-grant oppositions. This decision…
Indian residents must secure permission from the Patent Office before filing a patent application outside India. Section 39 of the Indian Patents Act outlines the process and consequences…
This post examines the Green Cross Holdings case, where the Indian IPAB upheld the rejection of a patent application for lacking inventive step. The analysis highlights legal standards…
This post examines India's transition to a TRIPS-compliant patent regime, focusing on Exclusive Marketing Rights and the Mailbox Provision. It outlines legislative changes that facilitated the shift from…
This post examines compulsory licensing in India, with emphasis on the local working requirement and its interpretation under Indian patent law. It discusses the legal debates surrounding the…
This post examines the ongoing India US patent dispute, focusing on TRIPS compliance and contentious issues in pharmaceutical and software patents. It analyses whether US pressure may result…
The post analyses an IPAB decision on the patentability of a chaos theoretical exponent value calculation system under Section 3(k) of the Indian Patents Act. It discusses the…
This article explores the strategy behind patenting Jamun-based ayurvedic compositions under Indian law. It critically assesses traditional knowledge exclusions and the requirements for novelty in patent claims.
The post analyses how loss of a patent priority right can impact subsequent applications and details restoration procedures under the PCT, EPO, and US systems. It stresses that…