24 articles
The Delhi High Court set aside a patent refusal where the Controller relied on prior art not cited in the hearing notice. The decision underscores the importance of…
This post examines the Supreme Court’s non-obviousness trilogy and its interpretation of Section 103 in US patent law. Key concepts such as prior art and the standard of…
The TSM test is crucial for determining non-obviousness in patent law by evaluating whether prior art teaches, suggests, or motivates the invention. This structured approach ensures that only…
This post reviews an IPAB decision on whether combining known elements in switch gears meets the inventive step requirement in Indian patent law. The case clarifies the threshold…
The post analyses the patentability of yoga under Indian law, stressing the importance of traditional knowledge documentation. It discusses the challenges India faces in protecting yoga and preventing…
This analysis addresses the requirement for both the presence and arrangement of claim elements in anticipation under patent law, drawing from the Net MoneyIN v. Verisign case. The…
This post analyses the challenges of prior art evaluation for traditional knowledge based inventions under Indian patent law. Dr. Kalyan discusses the importance of objective, informed assessment of…
This article analyses patent trolling with a focus on the RIM v. NTP case and the difficulties innovators face in patent litigation. It highlights how procedural gaps between…
This post discusses whether methods of performing yoga can be patented in India, considering both legal and practical barriers. It highlights the interplay between traditional knowledge and patent…
The Appellate Board dismissed the revocation request against Valasumani Lathe Works' patent, finding no anticipation from prior art or abandoned applications. This decision clarifies key principles on anticipation…