Patents
Indian Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2020: Simplifying Statement of Working of Patents - Form 27
The much-awaited amendment to the Indian Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2020, came into force on 19 October 2020. The amendment relates to the Indian Patent Office's requirement of annual filing of the statement of working of patents by the Patentee/Licensee. Single Form for multiple related patents:…
Legal Notices in Intellectual Property Right cases: A slippery slope?
More often than not, when a “bona fide” proprietor of the trademark (I use the term “bona fide” rather loosely here) finds unauthorized use of their mark by a third party, the first step taken (often) is to send the other party a legal notice. While some legal notices sent/received are convoluted…
Morality & IP – How far is too far?
“Intellectual property rights” is a paradox, where it promotes innovation and creativity, on the one hand, it might stagnate and monopolize ideas and business, on the other. With the development of human intelligence, complications also arose such that it became necessary to balance man’s…
Express & Expedited request for examination of patent applications in India
In India, a request for examination must be filed for a patent application to be considered by the Indian Patent Office. This request can be made by the applicant, or any interested third party and must be filed within 48 months of the earliest priority application. If no request for examination is…
Improving the nuances of Patent Practice in India - One act of kindness is all that it takes
One of my colleagues received a call from the Deputy/Joint Controller of Patents & Designs at the Delhi Patent Office requesting to speak with the Patent agent who had filed certain requests in a patent matter. When the colleague enquired about the issue, the Deputy/Joint Controller explained…
Indian IP office notifications relating to the extension of deadlines at the time of COVID-19
Notifications by the Indian Intellectual Property Office during COVID-19 The paranoia around the COVID-19 continues to etch the air with causalities, while the citizens and the government continue to strive to put their best foot forward to ensure maximum safety and avoid anarchy. With this, we…
Pre-grant patent opposition in India
A Pre-Grant opposition in India is clearly explained in Section 25(1) of the Patents Act, 1970 which deals with the Pre-Grant Opposition proceeding. It explains the meaning, grounds and procedure for initiating an opposition proceeding in India. ‘Opposition’ is a word commonly heard and loosely…
Nei Patent ; Nei Infringement
The Plaintiff in the instant case- Novartis AG, had filed the present suit before the Hon’ble Delhi High Court against the defendant - Natco Pharma Ltd., seeking permanent injunction, damages, rendition of accounts and delivery up in respect to its granted patent, Indian Patent No. 276026. The…
Significant changes brought about by the Indian Patent Amendment Rules, 2019
The following are the significant changes which were brought about by the Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2019. Procedure for Filing International Applications Expedited Examination of Patent Application Proviso included during the case of non-compliance of requirements under expedited examination [Rule…
Groundless/Baseless legal threat of infringement of trademarks in India
The Indian Trademark Law grant exclusive rights to the trademark owner. The exclusivity here indicates that the trademark owner has the liberty to utilize his/her trademarks without any external interferences. The Indian Trademark Laws grants bundle of rights to the trademark holders and the rights…