Unreasoned Post Grant Opposition Decision Set Aside by the Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court set aside a post grant opposition decision in a patent dispute for inadequate reasoning and lack of independent analysis. The matter has been remanded for fresh consideration before a different officer to uphold procedural fairness.

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Patent Application Naming AI as Inventor in India – Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala opposes Stephen Thaler’s Patent application

Dr Kalyan C Kankanala has opposed Stephen Thaler’s Indian patent application that names AI as the inventor. The post analyses the legal position of AI inventorship under Indian patent law and highlights key arguments presented in the opposition.

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Delhi High Court asks the Patent Office to decide on amendments and give adequate opportunity in Opposition Proceedings

The Delhi High Court has provided clear procedural guidance for patent opposition proceedings, focusing on transparency and fair opportunity for all parties. The judgment underscores the importance of timely decisions on claim amendments and systematic handling of pre-grant oppositions by the Indian Patent Office.

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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 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.

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Mock 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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Revocation of Patents in India – Lecture by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at UPES School of Law

Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala’s lecture at UPES School of Law covered the grounds and process for patent revocation in India, with a structured comparison to pre-grant and post-grant oppositions. The session offered objective insights into Indian patent law, supporting students in understanding critical legal concepts.

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