Organisation: Indian Patent Office

The Delhi High Court has had to raise natural justice principles with the Patent Office in multiple 2022 cases, a crucial reminder that parties must be provided with fair opportunities and rulings backed with reasonable explanations.

15 March 2023

Last year saw many decisions that could well have a lasting impact on the Indian prosecution landscape. The Delhi High Court continued to display its strength as it went head-to-head with the Indian Patent Office in several landmark rulings.

01 March 2023

The abolishment of the IPAB in 2021 sparked doubts about whether India’s high courts could handle the heavy case load. However, the Delhi High Court continues to prove its ability to stand strong as it rules on claim amendments and divisional applications.

22 February 2023

A 15% boost could help bolster staffing and shorten timelines but smarter use of funds is essential

20 February 2023

In a decision involving patent amendment claims in pharmaceutical applications, a high court has held that patent law is intended to foster innovation, research, technology and industrial progress and that the Indian Patent Office’s recent interpretation of Section 59 of the Patents Act directly opposes this view.

15 February 2023

The onus of identifying known substances in pharmaceutical patent applications is on the Indian Patent Office, according to a new ruling, which provides fresh clarity for prospective applicants.

01 February 2023

The Indian government’s constant focus on strengthening the country’s IP ecosystem has brought about major improvements in the way that patents are filed, prosecuted and enforced – but more still needs to be done.

09 November 2022