The rules of cricket state that a player is dismissed when the “wicket is broken” under certain conditions. Further they define the term […]
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Sports, Technology, and Patents – 3 Let, First Service – The Let Detector
Let, First Service”. That is a call familiar to tennis fans who watch the game either in person or on TV. For the […]
Landmark Judgment on Section 3(i), Amendments, Synergy & Inventiveness Sub-Test
Since the creation of the new IP Division in the Delhi High Court, the interpretation of the Indian Patents Act, 1970 (the “Act”) […]
Relooking at Allowability of Amendments under Section 59
It is imperative to provide an opportunity to the patent applicant to amend an application for a patent or a complete specification or […]
Patenting genetic scissors: the global landscape and an Indian perspective
Genome editing is a group of technologies that provide the ability to change an organism’s DNA. It allows genetic material to be added, […]
Missed deadline: Remedy under the Indian Patent Laws
INTRODUCTION The process to obtain a patent entails multiple stages from the filing of a patent application to the grant of the patent. […]
Dividing patent applications – a strategic approach
The law on dividing patent applications continually evolves. Applicants therefore face dilemmas whether and when to file dividing patent applications. Dividing or divisional […]
Relevance of Post Published Data in Determination of ‘inventive Step’
In general, it is mandatory for the inventor to give an evidence or information in the patent specification in support of the inventive […]
Patentability of stem cells related inventions in India
The science and technology of stem cells has evolved significantly since late 19th century. Patentability of stem cell technology has witnessed substantial growth in India […]
Recent Development On The Assessment Of Inventive Step In India
Novelty and inventive step are the foundational requirements for the grant of a patent application around the world. While novelty is a straight-forward […]