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When does public display become prior art: Anticipation under the Patents Act, 1970
Section 31 of India’s Patents Act, 1970, provides exceptions to the requirement for novelty, includi...
Novartis v. Natco imparts clarity on examination and opposition process under Patents Act being parallel but independent
In a decision dated January 9, 2024, the Delhi High Court clarified that the examination and opposit...
Delhi High Court demystifies law on product-by-process claims
Key findings from India’s first litigation elaborating on product-by-process patent
The Scheme of the Patents Act and Rules obligates the Hearing Officer to pass orders within a reasonable period, says the Delhi High Court
In a slew of matters, the Delhi High Court (DHC) emphasized the need to adhere to the principle of n...
India: The perils of not naming the correct inventors
When an invention is created by the joint efforts of many persons, all of them qualify to be named a...
India: The Delhi High Court’s Decision in OpenTV
Arguably, Section 3(k) and Section 59 objections are the most recurring objections during the examin...
India: Understanding public use and the loss of novelty
The novelty requirement is the sine qua non of every patent law.
AI as inventor: Thaler’s legal team laments flawed decision by Australian court
Standfirst: Errors stem from various factors including misinterpretation of the Patents Act