This post explores the five patentability requirements under Indian law, including subject matter, novelty, inventive step, industrial applicability, and specification. It discusses statutory provisions, key case law, and practical considerations in patent grant and validity assessments.
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Patentability of Biotechnology Inventions in India
The post provides a detailed analysis of the criteria for patentability of biotechnology inventions in India, focusing on statutory exclusions and legal requirements. It further outlines how industrial applicability, novelty, inventive step, enablement, and morality are assessed for biotechnology inventions under Indian law.
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The Supreme Court’s Bilski decision clarified that business method patents are permissible under US law and not excluded by 35 USC 101. However, the Court declined to set clear guidelines, leaving the distinction between business methods and abstract ideas unresolved.
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This presentation is part of the 'Patent Law and Practice Program' being taught by BananaIP Team at UPES School of Law to B.tech-LLB Students. This...
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The Indian Patent Office has replaced earlier provisions with new Guidelines for Computer Related Inventions, clarifying patentability criteria under section 3k of the Patents Act. The Guidelines provide definitions and practical examples, offering more clarity and a nuanced approach to software-related patent applications.
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