Objections regarding insufficiency of disclosure in patent applications must be clear and unambiguous

The Delhi High Court recently ruled that the Indian Patent Office (IPO) must clearly and unambiguously articulate objections to patent applications. This case involved Microsoft’s patent application for “Discovery of Secure Network Enclaves,” which was rejected by the IPO for lacking inventive step and violating disclosure requirements. The Court found the IPO’s objections to be ambiguous and procedurally irregular, thereby stressing on fair hearings and proper communication during the patent examination process.

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PSITA is not omniscient, says Madras High Court. Overturns refusal order in favour of Microsoft.

The Madras High Court has overturned a Patent Office decision that rejected Microsoft’s patent application for “Message Communication of Sensor and other Data.” The Court clarified that the “person skilled in the art” (PSITA) used to assess the inventive step is not omniscient and cannot be presumed to possess the inventive solution claimed in the patent.

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Autodesk, Inc. & Another v. Mr. Prashant Deshmukh & Others

The case examines legal consequences of software copyright and trademark infringement in India, focusing on Autodesk and Microsoft’s claims against M & S Consultancy. The court’s decision reinforces the importance of enforcing intellectual property rights and awarding punitive damages to deter piracy.

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InterDigital Loses Patent Infringement Suits against Microsoft & ZTE

InterDigital lost its patent infringement suits against Microsoft and ZTE after the US Court of Appeals upheld the rejection of its claims. The decision addresses long-standing disputes over mobile technology patents and impacts ongoing litigation strategies.

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