206 articles
The Madras High Court has overturned the refusal of Microsoft’s patent application, clarifying the correct approach to assessing inventive step and the PSITA standard under Indian law. The…
The Madras High Court has overturned the Controller of Patents' refusal of a soluble foaming composition patent, highlighting procedural lapses in considering applicant submissions. The matter will now…
The Madras High Court clarified the distinction between assignment and declaration dates for proof of right under Section 7(2) of the Patents Act. This ruling guides applicants and…
The Delhi High Court set aside a patent refusal where the Controller relied on prior art not cited in the hearing notice. The decision underscores the importance of…
Recent Madras High Court rulings have clarified the standards for refusing patent applications in India. The Court emphasized the need for clear, detailed reasoning in refusals, ensuring transparency…
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to Rxprism Health Systems against Canva over a PIP patent dispute. The Court found a prima facie case of infringement…
This article analyses regulatory data protection in India under TRIPS and domestic law. It discusses the balance between originator protection and access to generic medicines, highlighting the implications…
Dr Kalyan C Kankanala has opposed Stephen Thaler's Indian patent application that names AI as the inventor. The post analyses the legal position of AI inventorship under Indian…
This article explores when and how abandoned or lapsed patents and patent applications may be revived in India, referencing key court decisions. It provides practical legal insights on…
This post reviews the legal principles for filing divisional patent applications in India, focusing on the requirement for a plurality of inventions in the parent application's claims. It…