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Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala discusses the pre grant opposition of patents in India, focusing on the legal provisions and grounds available under Section 25(1). The lecture highlights the…
This post describes a mock patent infringement and invalidity proceeding conducted by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at UPES School of Law. It explores a simulated dispute between two…
This post examines key yoga patents and applications in India and abroad, highlighting inventive devices, methods, and legal considerations. It offers an analytical perspective on the intersection of…
This post analyses the process of drafting a patent specification under Indian law, detailing the required sections, claim drafting, and legal considerations. It serves as a practical guide…
The Indian patent opposition system offers structured processes for pre-grant and post grant challenges to patent validity. This post outlines the procedures, grounds, and key advantages of opposition…
This post provides an analytical overview of Indian patent cases, patentability standards, and litigation trends, supported by detailed statistics and key court decisions. It also examines patent licensing…
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…
The post examines software patentability in India and the US, focusing on statutory exclusions, recent guidelines, and case law. It discusses current standards and the ongoing evolution of…
This post outlines key improvements desired for the Indian patent system in 2017, including efficient examination, clearer amendment rules, and greater transparency. It also recommends provisions for reviving…
The Patent Amendment Rules 2016 sparked both appreciation and confusion among stakeholders in Indian patent law. This post analyses the controversies and practical challenges arising from the new…