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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…
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…
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…
The Madras High Court condemned the Patent Office’s reliance on outdated CRI guidelines in Microsoft’s patent application case, highlighting the significance of technical effect in computer related inventions.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Indian Patent Office has cancelled all hearings amid the COVID19 outbreak, with proceedings moving to video conferencing and design hearings adjourned. EUIPO and EPO have extended deadlines,…