Category: Patents

Interpreting Article 20 with Articles 7 and 8: A Holistic Approach to Patent Exceptions

INTERPRETING ARTICLE 20 WITH ARTICLE 7 AND 8 Thus, reading Article 20 in the light of Articles 7 and 8 puts particular emphasis on the balancing of legitimate needs of patent owners with rights of WTO Members for protection towards society’s interests. However, a three-step test in Canada-Patents, sidestepping balancing assessment to the third step … Continue reading Interpreting Article 20 with Articles 7 and 8: A Holistic Approach to Patent Exceptions

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The Analysis of Quasi-Judicial Functions and Appointments in India’s Patent and Trademark Offices

Introduction India’s Intellectual Property (IP) ecosystem faced many challenges in recent times because of technological advancements, new forms of inventions etc., one of the major challenges is the appointment of the employees in the Patent and Trademark Offices. These appointments are critical, as they affect the final grant of the intellectual property rights. The Indian … Continue reading The Analysis of Quasi-Judicial Functions and Appointments in India’s Patent and Trademark Offices

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Serendipitous Inventions

Introduction Some of the most significant inventions in human history weren’t meticulously planned or the product of years of research. Instead, they happened by chance—serendipitous moments when inventors stumbled upon discoveries that would ultimately transform industries, everyday life, and human behaviour. From sticky notes to sugar substitutes, these serendipitous inventions remind us that while innovation … Continue reading Serendipitous Inventions

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Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and FRAND: A Delicate Balance in Innovation

Introduction Technologies like 5G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth have become integral to daily life in today’s connected world and the standards that enable these technologies are vital. These standards ensure that devices and systems can communicate and work together seamlessly, regardless of the creator. However, the creation and implementation of these standards involve a complex interplay … Continue reading Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and FRAND: A Delicate Balance in Innovation

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Understanding the Impact of Patent Pooling on Competition Law Policy

Patent pooling is a form of arrangement by which entities can bring in the rights associated with a patented invention to interdependent or complementary economic exploitation. By such an arrangement, different patent holders can unify their rights with the means of production and distribution, that is, licensees, to the market that has the relevant demand. … Continue reading Understanding the Impact of Patent Pooling on Competition Law Policy

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Scope of Changes Permissible Under Section 59 of the Indian Patents Act

INTRODUCTION On July 5, 2022, the Delhi High Court made a significant judgment regarding Indian patent law concerning the alteration of claims according to Section 59 of the Patents Act. This judgment stems from a legal case between Nippon A N L Incorporated and the Controller of patents. In this instance, the court evaluated how … Continue reading Scope of Changes Permissible Under Section 59 of the Indian Patents Act

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AI Unleashed: Navigating Legal Frontiers in Inventorship, Personhood, and Data Dynamics

Introduction The growth of technology in today’s era has led to the immense development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), leading to tremendous innovations. AI has become a global phenomenon in terms of its use and is experiencing exponential growth. The shift in the focus has been towards making these machines capable of emulating the thoughts and … Continue reading AI Unleashed: Navigating Legal Frontiers in Inventorship, Personhood, and Data Dynamics

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Syngenta Limited vs. Controller of Patents – Divisional Application Case Analysis

FACTS OF THE CASE The current case involves a challenge to the order issued by the Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs on October 11, 2017, the appeal of which is being brought under Section 117-A of the Patents Act, 1970. The parent application dated 28 December 2005 was filed to get a patent for … Continue reading Syngenta Limited vs. Controller of Patents – Divisional Application Case Analysis

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Changes To The Mode Of Hearing Patent Applications Online

The Indian Government is working to improve the ease of doing business with the objective of converting India into a global innovation hub. A robust intellectual property rights regime is necessary to achieve this objective. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry along with the Office of Controller General of Patents, Design and Trademark has introduced … Continue reading Changes To The Mode Of Hearing Patent Applications Online

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A Comparative Analysis Of Patenting Software Related Inventions

Introduction The dispute over software patents focuses on two issues: first, whether computer software is patentable, and if so, what should be the boundaries of patent protection. There are variances on both of these fronts, but in the interim, major patent offices throughout the world have granted several software patents, leading to the development of … Continue reading A Comparative Analysis Of Patenting Software Related Inventions

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