The Delhi High Court has clarified that appeals to the IPAB are permitted when a patent application is rejected based on pre-grant representation. This judgment offers clear recourse for patent applicants and settles the legal position on such appeals under Indian patent law.
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USPTO Announces Post-Prosecution Pilot Program (P3)
The USPTO has launched the Post-Prosecution Pilot (P3) program to provide an alternative to appeals after a final rejection. This initiative enables applicants to present arguments directly to a panel of examiners, aiming to reduce appeals and improve prosecution efficiency.
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The US Supreme Court has declined to hear Google’s patent appeal involving its Street View technology. This decision upholds a Federal Circuit ruling on patent infringement and sends the case back to lower courts for continued litigation.
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