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Bald Assertion of ‘Common General Knowledge’ Arbitrary: Bombay High Court Sets Aside Patent Refusal

September 18, 2026 LexOrbis Patent, Articles
Bald Assertion of ‘Common General Knowledge’ Arbitrary: Bombay High Court Sets Aside Patent Refusal

Inventive step assessment frequently requires the Patent Office to determine what formed part of the common general knowledge available to a person skilled […]

Himachal Pradesh High Court Refuses Interim Relief in Patent Infringement Suit over Territorial Jurisdiction

September 14, 2026 LexOrbis Articles, Patent

In every infringement suit, the plaintiff bears the burden of proving that the Court before which the infringement suit is agitated has the […]

Patents and Innovation Protection in India

September 1, 2026September 11, 2026 LexOrbis Updates, Patent

Patents play an important role in protecting technological innovation and supporting the commercial development of new products, processes and technologies. For businesses, research […]

India’s New Draft Patent Manual: A Welcome Step Toward Greater Clarity and Predictability

August 20, 2026 LexOrbis Articles, Patent
India’s New Draft Patent Manual: A Welcome Step Toward Greater Clarity and Predictability

The Indian Patent Office released the Draft Manual of Patent Office Practice and Procedure, version 4.0, 2026, on August 19, 2026, inviting stakeholders […]

Refusal of Pharmaceutical Combination Patent Application Set Aside by Delhi High Court

August 18, 2026 LexOrbis Articles, Patent

Pharmaceutical combination claims often require careful examination as they may involve known active ingredients. However, the claimed invention may be in the specific […]

Pet Appetite and Weight-Loss Drug Survives Patent Rejection: Madras High Court Finds Refusal Order Arbitrary

August 18, 2026 LexOrbis Articles, Patent
Pet Appetite and Weight-Loss Drug Survives Patent Rejection: Madras High Court Finds Refusal Order Arbitrary

Patent refusals on the ground of lack of inventive step must be supported by clear and consistent reasoning, especially in cases where the […]

Navigating the CGPDTM’s Guidelines on the Use of AI in Indian Patent Examination: A Strategic Guide for Inventors and Applicants

August 13, 2026 LexOrbis Articles, Patent
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

August 12, 2026 LexOrbis Articles, Patent
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 […]

Navigating India’s Form 27 Triennial Regime: A Comprehensive Compliance Guide for Patent Holders for Working Statement Requirements in 2026

July 31, 2026 LexOrbis Articles, Patent
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 […]

The Art of Claim Drafting: Writing Engineering Patents to Withstand Litigation and Enforcement

July 28, 2026 LexOrbis Articles, Patent
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 […]

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