This article discusses how broad software patents, especially in cloud computing, make the sector vulnerable to patent trolls in India. The complexities of divided and joint infringement are analysed with reference to recent legal developments.
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Patent trolls – Lesson No. 1
The article examines patent trolls and their impact on the patent landscape in the US and India. It analyses the difference in litigation practices and the effect of compulsory licensing on curbing trolling activities, especially in the software sector.
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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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