Common Reasons for Delay in Grant of Patent
Delays in patent grant often result from both procedural backlog and applicant inaction. This post examines key causes and recommends measures to expedite the patent examination and grant…
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Demystifying the Evergreen myth
This post explores evergreening in pharmaceutical patents and how Section 3d of the Indian Patent Act limits patentability for incremental inventions. It discusses the implications for innovation, generic…
Keeping Secrets from the Patent Office? Think Again!
Section 8 of the Indian Patents Act mandates full disclosure of foreign patent filings by applicants. Failing to comply may result in opposition or patent revocation. This post…
Compulsory License for “Not working”
This post discusses the legal grounds for granting compulsory licenses when patented drugs are not locally worked in India, as revealed through recent Form 27 compliance issues. It…
Biodiversity law requirement of NBA Approval for Indian herbal companies
This article reviews the necessity of NBA approval for Indian herbal companies under the Biodiversity Act, especially after the Divya Pharmacy judgement. It outlines the legal framework governing…
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…
Proceedings Before the Indian Patent Office
This article presents a comprehensive guide to the proceedings before the Indian Patent Office, covering each procedural stage. It discusses filing requirements, examination, opposition, and the grant process…
Patenting Indoor Cricket
This analysis explores the legal and historical dimensions of indoor cricket, including its rules, patenting, and influence on the sport’s evolution. The post evaluates how innovation and legal…
Patentability of Genetically Modified Plant Breeds: The Monsanto Conclusion
The Supreme Court of India’s Monsanto judgment addresses the complex issue of patentability for genetically modified plant breeds. By remanding the case for evidence-based adjudication, the Court reinforces…
Indian Patent Statistics, Interesting inventions, Monsanto patent case, AMD versus Mediatek, USPTO news, International patent news and more
This report analyses recent trends in Indian patent statistics, important inventions, and major legal developments such as the Monsanto patent case and AMD versus Mediatek. It also updates…