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High Court remands Patent Office’s Legally Infirm and Unreasoned Order

The Delhi High Court remanded a Patent Office order in a patent grant case for being legally infirm and unreasoned. The judgment underscores the importance of detailed reasoning and adherence to the principles of natural justice in patent proceedings.

Prof. Thammaiah Ramakrishna Scholarship for aspiring Patent Attorneys

The Prof. Thammaiah Ramakrishna Scholarship encourages students in law, science, and technology to pursue patent law careers. It offers paid internships and funding, with selection based on academic and research merit.

Important Patent Case law – 2021

This article presents a structured analysis of notable patent case law decided by Indian courts in 2021, focusing on interim injunctions and patent validity challenges. The judgments discussed provide valuable insight into key legal principles shaping Indian patent litigation.

BananaIP Job Opening – Hiring Patent Associate

BananaIP Counsels is hiring Patent Associates with experience in patent drafting and prosecution. Applicants are encouraged to submit their credentials for consideration. The recruitment process is structured and emphasizes both technical and legal expertise.

Job Opening – Hiring Senior IP Associate

BananaIP is inviting applications for the role of Senior IP Associate, suitable for candidates with an LLM or LLB and 2–3 years of experience. The position involves patent and IP research, legal analysis, and contract drafting, with a clear recruitment structure and preference for relevant backgrounds.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Inventions and Patents

Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala explores the challenges and trends in artificial intelligence patents, with particular attention to India’s legal and patent office landscape. The article provides an objective analysis of patentability, inventorship, and policy gaps in AI innovation.

Hiring IP Associates – Job Openings at BananaIP

BananaIP is seeking qualified Intellectual Property Associates to join its IP Research, Analysis and Advisory Division in Bangalore. Applicants with LLM in IP or BTech/LLB and relevant experience are preferred. The recruitment process includes written tests, interviews, and a review of submitted documents.

Supreme Court restores order extending time limits indefinitely, asks why Government is not invoking compulsory licensing provisions and more

The Supreme Court has indefinitely extended limitation periods for legal proceedings in view of the COVID-19 situation and questioned the Government’s approach to compulsory licensing of essential medicines. India also features on the US Special 301 Report’s Priority Watch List, while the USPTO is hosting free design patent webinars.

Vitiation of IPAB and Beyond – Changes to the Indian Patents Act

The abolition of the IPAB has shifted appellate and adjudicatory functions under the Indian Patents Act to the High Courts. This post analyses the significant legal changes, outlining the expanded role of Indian High Courts in patent matters after the Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021.

Global Innovation Index 2020 published – India ranks among Top 50

India achieves a significant milestone by joining the top 50 in the Global Innovation Index 2020. This bulletin also reviews key international patent news, major litigation updates, and recent developments in intellectual property protection.