The Delhi High Court dismissed Novartis’s writ petitions, ruling it had waived cross-examination by opting for rebuttal evidence. The Controller’s orders were upheld, with the patent already revoked days earlier.
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Sufficiency of Disclosure – Ericsson vs Lava – Part X
The Delhi High Court’s decision in Ericsson vs Lava addresses sufficiency of disclosure under the Patents Act. The Court found Ericsson’s patents to be sufficiently disclosed, rejecting Lava’s revocation claims.
Read more about Sufficiency of Disclosure – Ericsson vs Lava – Part XDivisional Applications cannot exceed scope of Parent Application: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has clarified that divisional applications under the Patents Act must not exceed the scope of the parent application and require plurality of inventions in the original claims. This decision reinforces the primacy of claims in determining the scope of patent protection.
Read more about Divisional Applications cannot exceed scope of Parent Application: Delhi High CourtRecap 2021: IP Updates – Part 1
This post reviews key intellectual property updates in India for 2021, including amendments to major IP laws and new digital media guidelines. It analyses the legal impact of the Tribunals Reforms Ordinance and the implementation of intermediary and digital media regulations with objective clarity.
Read more about Recap 2021: IP Updates – Part 1Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 and amendments to the Patents Act, 1970
The Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 has brought significant changes to the Patents Act, 1970, by eliminating the Appellate Board and shifting its functions to the High Court. These amendments aim to centralise patent dispute resolution and enhance judicial efficiency in India.
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Mr. Gaurav Mishra presented an in-depth session on compulsory licensing in India under the Patents Act at a DST Rajasthan event. The talk covered legal provisions, case studies, and the significance of compulsory licensing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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