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The Delhi High Court has clarified that divisional applications under the Patents Act must not exceed the scope of the parent application and require plurality of inventions in…
This post reviews the legal principles for filing divisional patent applications in India, focusing on the requirement for a plurality of inventions in the parent application's claims. It…
This post analyses transitional phrases in claim drafting, examining their impact on whether a patent claim is open, partially open, or closed. It references key case law and…
The post examines the critical role of purpose-driven patent claims and stresses the need for inventor participation in the patent protection process. Effective collaboration ensures claims are commercially…
This post analyses the legal function of patent claims in India, focusing on their role as a boundary for inventor rights. It discusses how prosecution history and litigation…
This article examines Indian patent trends, notable litigation, and patent licensing issues. Expert analysis covers recent government initiatives, key court cases, and practical patent drafting tips.
The following presentation was delivered by Mr. Somashekar Ramakrishna, Partner BananaIP Counsels, at National Law School of India University, Bangalore (NLSIU), as a part of the Patent law…
The doctrine of prosecution history estoppel shapes how patent claims are interpreted following amendments made during prosecution. This analysis covers its application in India, focusing on the challenges…