Role of Third Parties in Patent Grant Process
The post explores how third parties can intervene in the Indian patent grant process through opposition and revocation mechanisms. It provides a clear overview of procedural rights, relevant…
Patent Grant Process
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Delhi HC Interprets the Date of Grant of Patent
The Delhi High Court clarified that a patent is granted on the date the Controller issues a formal order, which determines the timeline for pre-grant oppositions. This decision…
Government Bats for US trained Patent Examiners
The Indian government’s plan to engage US trained patent examiners has sparked debate over efficiency and policy direction in the patent office. This post analyses the benefits, concerns,…
Ready for Patent grants in 18 months?
The article examines India's slow patent grant process and its impact on innovation. It reviews recent government initiatives aimed at expediting patent grants and discusses the necessity for…