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Exclusions and Inclusions in latest Guidelines given by Indian Patent Office (IPO) for Examination of Computer Related Inventions (CRIs)
The Indian Patent office (IPO) after considering inputs/suggestions/comments from different stakeholders on previously issued Guidelines for Examination of CRIs has reissued the final guideline on 19th Feb 2016. As per the reading of the guideline, CRIs comprise inventions that involve the use of computer, computer network or other programmable apparatus and include such inventions having … Continue reading Exclusions and Inclusions in latest Guidelines given by Indian Patent Office (IPO) for Examination of Computer Related Inventions (CRIs)
Read more »Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules 2015
Indian Patent Office (IPO) has recently published Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules 2015 and has invited comments (objections or suggestions) from the public within 30 days from the publication of the notification (26th October 2015). The major change suggested (proposed) under the draft Rules are as follows: In addition to the above rules, there are some … Continue reading Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules 2015
Read more »Section 3(D) of Indian Patent Act Strikes Again
July 27, 2015 - 5:24 am
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0 Comments India revoked yet another drug patent granted to a German MNC, Boehringer Ingelheim, for its respiratory drug, Spiriva (crystalline tiotropium bromide monohydrate) at a time when the US is putting pressure on the Indian government for not providing adequate patent protection to multinational drug companies. In its decision, the patent office held that Boehringer failed … Continue reading Section 3(D) of Indian Patent Act Strikes Again
Read more »Recent decision of Delhi High Court in the case of GILEAD PHARMASSET, LLC V. UNION OF INDIA & ANR
February 23, 2015 - 7:46 am
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0 Comments Recently, the Delhi high court dated 30th January 2015 set aside an order of the Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs. The impugned order rejected a patent to US drugmaker Gilead for its hepatitis C drug “Sovaldi” on dated 13th January 2015. M/S GILEAD PHARMASSET, INC, USA, filed a patent application on 30/05/2003 in the … Continue reading Recent decision of Delhi High Court in the case of GILEAD PHARMASSET, LLC V. UNION OF INDIA & ANR
Read more »Revised Draft Guidelines for Examination of Pharma Patent Applications
August 22, 2014 - 8:23 am
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0 Comments We have earlier reported the release of Draft Guidelines for Examination of Pharma Patent Applications. The Patent Office has now released revised draft guidelines and in continuation of our earlier article here, we explain herein what those revisions are and the impact of the guidelines in general. The revised guidelines of 12th August 2014 are … Continue reading Revised Draft Guidelines for Examination of Pharma Patent Applications
Read more »Examination Guidelines for Pharmaceuticals Patents
There has been limited judicial consideration of how patent law applies to pharmaceutical inventions in India. Little specific guidance is available to patent examiners in assessing whether a particular pharmaceutical invention satisfies the requirements for patentability. The absence of judicial guidance in this area is problematic. Indian Patent Office has published the Draft Guidelines on … Continue reading Examination Guidelines for Pharmaceuticals Patents
Read more »Clarification on Small Entity Status of Patent Applicants in India
March 18, 2014 - 1:18 pm
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0 Comments I really wonder if the Indian Patent Act was already less troublesome that we needed a new set of rules, substantially increased fees, and more importantly introduction of the Small Entity Status of Applicants, which creates even more confusion on retrospectively payable fees, implications of change in status during prosecution, the timeline for submission of … Continue reading Clarification on Small Entity Status of Patent Applicants in India
Read more »Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2014
March 1, 2014 - 7:23 am
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0 Comments The Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2014 has come in force with effect from 28th February 2014. The major changes are the hike in official fee and an introduction of a “small entity” to which a separate (reduced) fee shall be applicable. Further, in order to promote the online filing of patents, different schedule of charges is … Continue reading Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2014
Read more »Quick Glance at Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2013
The Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2013 came in force with effect from 15th October 2013. It appears that the primary aim of the amendment is associated with various procedures as the Indian Patent Office starts functioning as International Searching Authority (ISA) and International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) under the PCT. Under the amended rules the sequence … Continue reading Quick Glance at Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2013
Read more »Indian Patent Office is now ISA and IPEA under PCT
The Indian Patent Office is recognized as an International Searching Authority (ISA) and International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) w.e.f 15th October 2013. This is a major development and in itself is a huge responsibility as well for the Indian Patent Office (IPO). The IPO will now be examining the … Continue reading Indian Patent Office is now ISA and IPEA under PCT
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