Wrong Form, Short Fee: Can a patent opposition still survive?
The Delhi High Court opined that filing a post-grant patent opposition in the wrong form with a deficient fee could be corrected under Rule 137 of the Patents…
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Prescription Without Diagnosis: Court Remands Patent Refusal for Medical Research Engine
The Bombay High Court, in Navya Network Inc. v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, set aside a patent refusal for a "Medical Research Retrieval Engine," ruling that…
Patentability vs. Procedure: Finding the Right Balance during patent examinations
The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Arcturus Therapeutics, overturning the Controller’s rejection of its patent application on procedural grounds. The Court emphasized that procedural compliance should…
Delhi High Court Orders Restoration of Patent Lapsed Due to Communication Error of the Patent Office
The Delhi High Court ordered restoration of a lapsed patent after finding that the Patent Office’s communication error led to non-payment of renewal fees. The judgment highlights the…
Court criticizes Patent Office for using outdated CRI Guidelines
The Madras High Court condemned the Patent Office’s reliance on outdated CRI guidelines in Microsoft’s patent application case, highlighting the significance of technical effect in computer related inventions.…
Patent (Amendment) Rules 2024 come into effect, significant changes introduced.
The Patent (Amendment) Rules 2024 bring notable procedural changes to the Indian patent system, including shorter timelines, new forms, and updated requirements. These amendments aim to simplify processes…
Weekly Patent and Industrial Design Statistics – 14th April 2023 to 21st April 2023
This weekly report presents Indian patent and industrial design statistics for 14th to 21st April 2023, including publications, grants, and design registrations. It provides analytical insights into trends…
Missed filing a request for examination? court says, condonable under exceptional circumstances.
The Madras High Court held that delays in filing a request for examination can be condoned under exceptional circumstances, particularly when caused by agent errors. This case highlights…
Without Proper Inventive Step Analysis, Patent Office’s Order is Unreasoned – Says Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court set aside a Patent Office order rejecting Gogoro Inc's application for lack of inventive step, citing inadequate reasoning. The case was remanded for proper…
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…