In the case of Daikin Industries Ltd. v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, the Indian Patent Office refused Daikin’s patent application relating to a shell and plate heat exchanger on the ground of lack of novelty over a prior art document. During the appeal before the High Court, Daikin sought permission to amend claim 1 by incorporating additional limitations already disclosed in the specification. The court examined whether such an amendment could be permitted at the appellate stage under Section 59 of the Patents Act.
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Draft rules on Patents and designs published by IPO; Amazon faces patent infringement suit and other news
The Indian Patent Office has published draft amendments to patent and design rules for public input, with a focus on startups and procedural updates. This bulletin also covers a patent infringement suit against Amazon and key developments in both Indian and international IP policy.
Read more about Draft rules on Patents and designs published by IPO; Amazon faces patent infringement suit and other newsComments and suggestions on the Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2015
The post analyses the Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2015, commending procedural improvements and suggesting clarifications in key provisions. Recommendations focus on condonation of delay, expedited examination, and easing compliance for applicants.
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