BananaIP Counsels has recently submitted its comments and suggestions to the Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM) with respect to...
Read more about Manual of Patent Office Practice and Procedure: BananaIP’s Comments / SuggestionsTag: Patent Opposition
CASE BRIEF: FMC Corporation & Ors. vs. Natco Pharma Limited
Facts (with Timeline): i) FMC Corporation and FMC Agro Singapore Pte. Ltd. (collectively referred to as “Plaintiffs”) were assigned Indian Patent No. 298645 (suit patent/IN’645) titled...
Read more about CASE BRIEF: FMC Corporation & Ors. vs. Natco Pharma LimitedCASE BRIEF: Novo Nordisk AS vs. Union of India & Ors.
Facts (with Timeline): On 4th October, 2013, Novo Nordisk (hereinafter referred to as “Patentee”) was issued patent IN 257402. On 29th September, 2014, which is five...
Read more about CASE BRIEF: Novo Nordisk AS vs. Union of India & Ors.Delhi High Court asks the Patent Office to decide on amendments and give adequate opportunity in Opposition Proceedings
In a recent decision, the Delhi High Court gave clarity about how amended claims during opposition proceedings have to be dealt with by the Controller...
Read more about Delhi High Court asks the Patent Office to decide on amendments and give adequate opportunity in Opposition ProceedingsPost-Grant Patent Opposition, Evidence and Hearings: Role of Patent Office, Opposition Board, and Parties
In a recent decision, the Delhi High Court has reiterated the principles to be followed with respect to patent oppositions, and has once again explained...
Read more about Post-Grant Patent Opposition, Evidence and Hearings: Role of Patent Office, Opposition Board, and PartiesUpcoming: Free Webinar on Patent Process and Strategy – Session 3 of the Master Class on IP by BananaIP and NASSCOM’s KTech CoE on Data Science
The Certificate Master Class on IP by BananaIP Counsels and NASSCOM's KTech CoE on Data Science has completed two weeks, and the third session is...
Read more about Upcoming: Free Webinar on Patent Process and Strategy – Session 3 of the Master Class on IP by BananaIP and NASSCOM’s KTech CoE on Data ScienceProceedings Before the Indian Patent Office
Original Date of Publication: February 4th, 2008 Author- Dr.Kalyan C. Kankanala, Chief IP Attorney, BananaIP Counsels OVERVIEW A patent application can be filed at only...
Read more about Proceedings Before the Indian Patent OfficePatent Publication In India
The post provides a thorough examination of patent publication procedures in India under the Patent Act. It covers standard and early publication, legal effects, and the role of official gazettes, maintaining a clear and analytical approach.
Read more about Patent Publication In IndiaCollar patents for snakes, Foldable iPhone Patent, SIPP Stakeholders meeting, USPTO hikes fees, MSF v. Pfizer, Pneumonia vaccine patent, Roche V Pfizer, Microsoft patent infringement, Patent opposition in India, Patent Tip of the Week and other Weekly Patent News
This week’s patent news highlights notable patent filings, litigations, and policy updates in India. Key stories include MSF’s challenge to Pfizer’s pneumonia vaccine patent, Apple’s foldable iPhone application, and USPTO’s fee hike. The post also reviews patent opposition mechanisms and recent Indian Patent Office statistics.
Read more about Collar patents for snakes, Foldable iPhone Patent, SIPP Stakeholders meeting, USPTO hikes fees, MSF v. Pfizer, Pneumonia vaccine patent, Roche V Pfizer, Microsoft patent infringement, Patent opposition in India, Patent Tip of the Week and other Weekly Patent NewsMock Opposition Proceedings – A mock problem by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at UPES School of Law
This mock problem examines a patent opposition proceeding under Indian law, involving claims of wrongful obtainment and lack of inventive step. It highlights core issues faced in patent litigation and legal standing in opposition cases.
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