Voicemonk Patent Prevails Over Flipkart: Innovation vs Opposition
Voicemonk Patent prevails over Flipkart in a key patent dispute, clarifying novelty, inventive step, and Section 3(k) under Indian patent law
Patent Opposition
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Once the Hearing Is Fixed, the Door Closes on New Evidence in Patent Oppositions
In the case of M/s Hi Tech Chemicals Limited vs Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs & Anr., the Madras High Court examined whether documents labeled as additional…
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…
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…
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…
Role of Third Parties in Patent Grant Process
The post explores how third parties can intervene in the Indian patent grant process through opposition and revocation mechanisms. It provides a clear overview of procedural rights, relevant…
Proceedings Before the Indian Patent Office
This article presents a comprehensive guide to the proceedings before the Indian Patent Office, covering each procedural stage. It discusses filing requirements, examination, opposition, and the grant process…
Patent 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…
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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,…
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…