Software is now used for functions that were once limited to traditional medical devices or clinical assessment by a professional. It can analyse […]
CDSCO Issues Guidance on Medical Device Software under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017
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Navigating the CGPDTM’s Guidelines on the Use of AI in Indian Patent Examination: A Strategic Guide for Inventors and Applicants
A Fundamental Shift in the IP Landscape Discussions surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in intellectual property usually centre on whether AI-generated inventions can be […]
Comprehensive ‘Seven Step Test’ with Illustrations for Examining Section 3(m) Established by Delhi High Court
Section 3(m) of the Patents Act, 1970 excludes “a mere scheme or rule or method of performing mental act or method of playing […]
Delhi High Court Holds That “Distinctiveness”, Not “Uniqueness” Is the Test for Trademark Registration Under Section 9(1)(a)
The reasons for refusing registration under Section 9 of the Trademarks Act, 1999 are intended to stop marks from being registered if they […]
Delhi High Court Examines Fair Dealing in Generative AI Training and Copyright Protection
Large Language Models (LLMs) require mammoth volumes of content to identify patterns, develop predictive capabilities and generate responses to user prompts. However, publishers […]
Navigating India’s Form 27 Triennial Regime: A Comprehensive Compliance Guide for Patent Holders for Working Statement Requirements in 2026
Indian patent holders and licensees must begin preparing for the next major working statement compliance deadline in India. The upcoming due date of […]
Bombay High Court Clarifies Protection for Descriptive Trademarks in Passing Off Actions: Prior Use and Acquired Distinctiveness Remain Key
When it comes to cases involving descriptive trademarks, courts must find a balance between preventing people from monopolising common trade expressions and protecting […]
IP Due Diligence Checklist for Startup Investment Readiness
Raising funds requires a startup to have a valuable brand, technology, product designs, content, data, trade secrets or proprietary know-how. These assets can […]
The Art of Claim Drafting: Writing Engineering Patents to Withstand Litigation and Enforcement
A strategic guide to balancing broad conceptual ownership with necessary technical and legal precision to withstand courtroom scrutiny. A patent is only as […]
Madras High Court Clarifies Copyright Ownership in Cinematographic Films: Producer Must Establish Initiative and Responsibility
Ownership disputes over cinematographic films often involve competing claims by individuals associated with the production process, including financiers, directors, production managers and production […]