The Madras High Court allowed the appeal filed by TVS Motor Company against the rejection of its patent application pertaining to a Vehicle Monitoring System. The Court observed that the Controller had not adequately examined the validity of the cited prior art and had failed to provide a reasoned analysis with respect to the inventive step. Consequently, the matter was remanded to a different Controller for fresh consideration.
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Can an Oversight by a Patent Agent Be a Ground for Abandoned Patent Application Revival?
Delhi High Court restores Ciena’s patent after agent oversight, affirming that patent application revival is possible under bona fide errors. Recognizing the global pursuit and lack of intent to abandon, the Court set aside the IPO’s order and allowed a fresh response to the FER.
Read more about Can an Oversight by a Patent Agent Be a Ground for Abandoned Patent Application Revival?Patentability vs. Procedure: Finding the Right Balance during patent examinations
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The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Arcturus Therapeutics, overturning the Controller’s rejection of its patent application on procedural grounds. The Court emphasized that procedural compliance should not override substantive examination, directing the Patent Office to reassess the application on its merits.
Read more about Patentability vs. Procedure: Finding the Right Balance during patent examinationsPatent Abandonment Overturned: Delhi HC Rules on FER Miscommunication
The Delhi High Court set aside the deemed abandonment of Waterotor’s Indian patent application, citing miscommunication regarding the First Examination Report (FER). The Court ruled that the lack of timely FER receipt justified reinstatement, directing the Patent Office to restore the application’s status to “pending” and allow a response within four weeks.
Read more about Patent Abandonment Overturned: Delhi HC Rules on FER MiscommunicationIndian Patent & Design Statistics Report – 2025
BananaIP’s Indian Patent and Design Statistics Report 2024 highlights a 60% increase in patent publications, a 15% drop in grants, and reduced examination rates. Delhi and Chennai emerge as top contributors to filings, showcasing trends in India’s evolving IP landscape.
Read more about Indian Patent & Design Statistics Report – 2025Section 3(j), Essentially biological processes and human intervention
The Madras High Court remanded Sakata Seed Corporation’s patent application, focusing on the human intervention in biological processes under Section 3(j). The Court found that the Applicant’s arguments regarding human intervention were not sufficiently addressed by the Patent Office, leading to a fresh review of the case.
Read more about Section 3(j), Essentially biological processes and human interventionVictory for Novozymes: Madras High Court Overrules Patent Office’s Refusal
The Madras High Court, in a decision dated March 19, 2024, set aside a patent refusal order issued by the Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs in the case of a patent application filed by Novozymes A/S. This post summarizes the decision of the court in this case.
Read more about Victory for Novozymes: Madras High Court Overrules Patent Office’s RefusalMadras High Court provides clarity on Proof of Right, says date of assignment and date of declaration are different.
In this case, the Madras High Court sheds light on proving applicant’s right, emphasizing the difference between assignment and declaration dates. This case offers insights for smoother patent applications in India and is likely to provide much-needed clarity to Applicants and Controllers alike who often encounter the same or similar objections relating to proof of right under Section 7(2) and Rule 10 of the Patents Act.
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This week, the patent office published 2,025 applications along with 980 patent grants. The design office registered a total of 1,130 designs.
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This week, the patent office published 2,905 applications along with 925 patent grants. The design office registered a total of 1,064 designs.
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