Deemed Abandonment of Patent Application
When Shiv Nadar University's patent application was deemed abandoned over a four-day delay in replying to an examination report, the Delhi High Court had to decide whether Section…
Condonation of delay
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Missed filing a request for examination? court says, condonable under exceptional circumstances.
The Madras High Court held that delays in filing a request for examination can be condoned under exceptional circumstances, particularly when caused by agent errors. This case highlights…
Salient Features of Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2011
The Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2011, simplify patent filing in India by enabling electronic submissions and online authentication. The amendments also address procedures for amending specifications, condonation of delay,…
Can a delay in filing a PCT National Phase application in India be condoned? An interesting case on Rule 138 of The Patent Rules, 2003 (Amendment 2016)
This post discusses a Delhi High Court decision on whether the delay in filing a PCT national phase patent application in India can be condoned under Rule 138.…