27 articles
As AI systems grow capable of handling the routine IP tasks that occupy most Indian in-house IP teams, companies will start asking whether large internal departments are still…
Delhi High Court clarifies that no pre-grant notice is required under Section 43 and divisional applications must be filed before patent grant.
Madras High Court gives Zhejiang’s hair dye patent a new lease on life, quashing an unreasoned refusal and directing a fresh, reasoned hearing.
The Delhi High Court has stressed the necessity for detailed reasoning in patent refusal decisions. In this case, the absence of specific analysis and clarity in rejecting a…
The Delhi High Court criticised the Controller of Patents for a superficial inventive step analysis in a recent patent refusal, emphasising the need for rigorous and well-reasoned assessments.…
This article examines whether an advanced ChatGPT could fulfil the role of ‘person skilled in the art’ for patent prosecution in India. It analyses the legal definition and…
The Delhi High Court Rules Governing Patent Suits, 2022 provide a detailed procedural framework for handling patent litigation. These rules aim to streamline patent prosecution and clarify documentation…
This post analyses the IP waiver proposal for Covid-19 vaccines and the USPTO’s stance on AI inventorship, focusing on their legal implications. It also covers recent international patent…
The Indian Patent Office has recently granted several patents in less than a year, thanks to rule changes and strategic prosecution. Join BananaIP’s expert team as they discuss…
This post critically evaluates the procedures for prioritized examination of patent applications in India and abroad, focusing on eligibility and authority issues. It highlights the lack of clear…