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Permission to File a Patent Application Outside India

Indian residents must secure permission from the Patent Office before filing a patent application outside India. Section 39 of the Indian Patents Act outlines the process and consequences of non-compliance. This post details the requirements and legal implications for inventors.

Statement of Working to Compulsory Licensing – Are We Missing Something?

This post discusses whether failing to file the statement of working under Indian patent law justifies the grant of a compulsory license. It objectively analyses statutory provisions and their implications for patent holders and innovation.

PIL, IPO and Statement of Working of Patents

This post explores the statutory requirements for the statement of working of patents in India, assessing the legal provisions and practical challenges faced by the patent office. It provides an analytical perspective on compliance, resource implications, and public interest concerns within the Indian patent framework.

Is Statement of Working of Patents For Public Interest?

The post analyses whether the statement of working of patents in India truly advances public interest or remains a procedural formality. It argues that while mandatory, its enforcement does not substantially benefit the public or the innovation ecosystem.