

Practical approach to Non-Working Patent: High Court balances interests and industry’s needs
Introduction: In an order dated August 04, 2023, the Hon’ble Delhi High Court (hereinafter referred to as “the Hon’ble Court’’) has...
Aastha Joshi
Sep 3, 2023


UNDERSTANDING THE RULES OF POST-GRANT OPPOSITION IN INDIA – HIGH COURT’S ANALYSIS
In India, a granted patent can be invalidated (opposed) by way of two kinds of proceedings: 1. Post-grant opposition under Section 25(2)...
Nanki Arneja
Sep 3, 2023


India: An unreasoned refusal order is in violation of the procedure and intent of the Patents Act
India: An unreasoned refusal order is in violation of the procedure and intent of the Patents Act
Pallaash Shankhdhar
Aug 30, 2023


INDIA: HC clarifies jurisdiction of revocation petitions and power to transfer cases between Courts
INDIA: HC clarifies jurisdiction of revocation petitions and power to transfer cases between Courts
Mehak Parvez
Aug 30, 2023


Madras HC notifies dedicated Intellectual Property Division for hearing IP Matters
Madras HC notifies dedicated Intellectual Property Division for hearing IP Matters
Gaurvi Arora
Aug 30, 2023


INDIA: HC issues directions in view of the recurrent unreasoned orders passed by the Patent Office
INDIA: High Court issues directions in view of the recurrent unreasoned orders passed by the Patent Office
Mehak Parvez
Aug 30, 2023


HC holds no flexibility for filing request for extension to file national phase patent application
India: High Court holds no flexibility for filing request for extension to file national phase patent application
Gaurvi Arora
Aug 30, 2023


India: Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2023 published, comments invited from Stakeholders
The Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry has proposed and published Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2023 (the “draft Rules”) on...
Loveleen Kaur
Aug 28, 2023


INDIA: HC reaffirms the touchstone for inventive step analysis and the importance of reasoned orders
A recent decision of the Delhi High Court, in Impact Selector International LLC vs Controller of Patents [C.A.(COMM.IPD-PAT) 138/2022],...
Mehak Parvez
Mar 27, 2023

India: HC holds that Controller’s order should reflect extensive analysis of Applicant’s submissions
In the order Dr. Sapna Nangia vs The Assistant Controller Of Patents and Designs[1] dated February 22, 2023, the Hon’ble Delhi High Court...
Gaurvi Arora
Mar 24, 2023