The Delhi High Court overturned the Patent Office’s refusal of Honeywell’s patent amendments, holding that the changes were within the scope of the original claims. This ruling affirms the importance of fair and thorough examination of patent applications under Indian law.
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Abbott’s HIV Drug Patent “Not an Invention”
The Indian Patent Office has rejected Abbott’s application for an HIV drug patent, finding no inventive step in the claimed composition. This decision highlights the robust scrutiny applied to pharmaceutical patents in India and the importance of pre grant opposition in safeguarding public health interests.
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