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The bulletin discusses the latest IPO-JPO Patent Prosecution Highway guidelines and the new Manual of Patent Office Practice and Procedure. It also includes updates on major patent agreements…
The revised draft guidelines for examining pharmaceutical patent applications in India aim to standardize practices and clarify legal provisions, particularly section 3(d). These guidelines reflect stakeholder input and…
This post analyses the Indian Patent Office’s abstract guidelines, referencing the Patent Act and Rules. It explains the mandatory components, verification process, and the significance of accurate abstracts…
The Indian Patent Office has replaced earlier provisions with new Guidelines for Computer Related Inventions, clarifying patentability criteria under section 3k of the Patents Act. The Guidelines provide…