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Here’s how to file a Patent application in India

This article examines the forms and procedural requirements for filing a patent application in India. It offers a structured guide to the process, emphasising legal compliance and accuracy in submissions.

Sex Patents in India (Land of Kamasutra) – Sex Patents III

This post examines two significant sex patents filed in India, focusing on their claims and the Indian Patent Office’s examination process. It discusses issues of novelty, inventive step, and objections raised on grounds of public order and morality.

Patent Process- Examination of Patent Applications in India

This post analyses the patent examination process in India, from the filing of a request for examination to the issuance of the First Examination Report. It discusses statutory requirements, applicant responses, and the legal framework governing objections and amendments.

CGPDT Annual Report (2013-2014)

The CGPDT annual report 2013-2014 reviews key statistics for patents and intellectual property in India. It highlights a marginal drop in total filings but notes increased participation from Indian applicants and steady progress in the patent system.

Pfizer files for Patent on Known Substance

This post examines Pfizer’s patent application on a known substance and the Indian Patent Office’s refusal in light of Section 3d and the Novartis decision. It discusses whether unpublished patent applications can render a substance as “known” and critiques the merging of novelty and subject matter analysis.

New Computer Related Inventions Guidelines

The Indian Patent Office has replaced earlier provisions with new Guidelines for Computer Related Inventions, clarifying patentability criteria under section 3k of the Patents Act. The Guidelines provide definitions and practical examples, offering more clarity and a nuanced approach to software-related patent applications.

Roche loses again

The Indian Patent Office has revoked Roche’s Valganciclovir patent, emphasizing Section 3d and public interest. This decision strengthens access to medicines in India and curbs evergreening by pharmaceutical companies.

Congratulations to Rajiv Aggarwal, India’s New Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks

Rajiv Aggarwal has taken charge as the new Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, signaling ongoing reform in India’s IP administration. His tenure is expected to further advance modernization and operational efficiency in the Indian IP Office.

InPASS: New Patent Full-Text Search Tool from IPO

InPASS, the Indian Patent Advanced Search System, was launched by the Indian Patent Office in February 2015 to provide full-text patent search functionality. This initiative aims to increase transparency and improve public access to patent information.

‘Killead’s Patent Application Killed by the Indian Patent Office!

Gilead’s patent for Sofosbuvir was rejected by the Indian Patent Office on grounds of insufficient therapeutic efficacy. This landmark decision enables wider access to affordable generic Hepatitis C treatments in India.