Green Cross Crosses court’s bridge to win appeal
The Madras High Court set aside the patent refusal order against Green Cross, highlighting errors in the assessment of inventive step and technical disclosure. The case has been…
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Court Cranks the Clock Back on Opposed Crankshaft Patent Refusal
The Madras High Court set aside the refusal of an opposed piston engine patent, citing insufficient analysis of inventive features. The case underscores the need for detailed examination…
Google’s Patent appeal dismissed, fine of 1 Lakh imposed
The Delhi High Court dismissed Google’s appeal against the rejection of its patent application, finding no inventive step over prior art. A fine of Rs.1 lakh was also…
Patent refusal order set aside, matter remanded back for DeNovo consideration
The Delhi High Court set aside a patent refusal order under section 15 of the Patents Act, directing a de novo reconsideration. The case underscores the need for…
Rejection of Application Based on Pre-Grant Representation May Be Appealed to IPAB
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…
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…
Google’s Patent Appeal Rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court
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…