The Indian Patent Office released the Draft Manual of Patent Office Practice and Procedure, version 4.0, 2026, on August 19, 2026, inviting stakeholders […]
India’s New Draft Patent Manual: A Welcome Step Toward Greater Clarity and Predictability
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Refusal of Pharmaceutical Combination Patent Application Set Aside by Delhi High Court
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
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
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 […]
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
A strategic guide to balancing broad conceptual ownership with necessary technical and legal precision to withstand courtroom scrutiny. A patent is only as […]
Refusal of Patent Applications under Section 3(b) Set Aside: Delhi High Court Allows Multiple Patent Appeals
Under Section 3(b) of the Patents Act, 1970, inventions whose use or commercial exploitation would be contrary to public order or morality, or […]
Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 Further Rationalises Patent and Copyright Offences in India
The Indian government has continued its move towards decriminalising technical and procedural defaults through the Jan Vishwas legislative framework. The Jan Vishwas (Amendment […]
A Welcome Reform Under the Jan Vishwas Act, 2026: Relief to Inventors And Applicants for Non-Compliance with Foreign Filing Licence Provisions
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 marks another significant step in the Government of India’s policy of decriminalisation and promotion of […]