Patent Claim Drafting – Preamble
This post explores how the wording of the preamble in patent claims can affect the scope and enforceability of an invention. Drawing from US and Indian case law,…
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AI named as inventor in patent, AI to be inducted in Patent Office’s operations, 3M versus Saint-Gobain and more
The bulletin examines Indian patent data, the induction of AI in patent processes, and global legal updates including AI as an inventor. It includes notable cases and legislative…
Hey Funny Guy, Made of Flakes from the Sky!
The USPTO granted Ignacio Marc Asperas a patent for a snowman construction apparatus, illustrating the breadth of patentable inventions. This post analyses the invention’s details, the patent’s seriousness,…
Prosecution History E’stop’pel!
This post discusses prosecution history estoppel and its influence on the doctrine of equivalents, using the Felix v. Honda case to highlight key legal implications. It underscores the…
Chapter VI. Compulsory Licensing & Local Working – Comprehending Apprehending or Apprehending Comprehension?
This post examines compulsory licensing in India, with emphasis on the local working requirement and its interpretation under Indian patent law. It discusses the legal debates surrounding the…
The Non-Obviousness Requirement and its Evolution – Graham vs. John Deere
This post discusses Graham vs John Deere and its importance in shaping the non-obviousness requirement under US patent law. It provides an analytical overview of the case, judicial…
Public Use Exemption for Patentability
This post analyses the public use exemption for patentability through two contrasting US Supreme Court decisions. It highlights how factual circumstances and the presence of experimental use shape…
3M settles patent infringement suit, IP5 launch AI taskforce, EPO online courses and more
The bulletin reports on 3M’s patent infringement settlement, Indian and international patent statistics, the IP5 AI taskforce, and EPO’s new online courses. Key industry developments and IP initiatives…
Draft Patent Rules 2019, India joins key WIPO treaties, Royal Enfield v. Flash Electronics and more
The bulletin examines the Draft Patent Rules 2019, India's new WIPO treaty accessions, and key patent statistics. It highlights recent legal disputes and IP policy updates, providing a…
Indian Patent Statistics, Interesting Inventions, WIPO – India Summer School, NATCO Pharma patent settlement and more
This post reviews recent Indian patent statistics, an innovative invention for electrical safety, and the WIPO – India Summer School. It also covers the NATCO Pharma patent settlement…