Patentability of methods for treatment has been objected under multiple jurisdictions. Similarly, the provision of section 3(i) of the Indian Patent Act, 1970 prohibits grant of Patent to any invention relating to “any process for the medicinal, surgical, curative, prophylactic, diagnostic, therapeutic or other treatment of human beings or any process for a similar treatment of animals to render them free of disease or to increase their economic value or that of their products.” Continue reading “Section 3(i) of Indian Patent Act – touching on non-patentability, exceptions & grey areas!”
Category: Patents
Revised Guidelines for Computer Related Inventions and Patentability under section 3(k) of The Patents Act of India
The Indian Patent Office (IPO) has recently released another set of guidelines (‘Revised Guidelines’) on how to deal with section 3(k) of the Patents Act, 1970 (as amended) (‘Act’) of India particularly clarifying examination of Computer Related Inventions (‘CRIs’) thereby overriding the previous guidelines published in February 2016, (‘Previous Guidelines’). Continue reading “Revised Guidelines for Computer Related Inventions and Patentability under section 3(k) of The Patents Act of India”
Delhi High Court interprets section 107A of Patents Act, 1970
In a recent judgment, Delhi High Court decided on interpretation of section 107A of Patents Act and if same included export of patent products. Continue reading “Delhi High Court interprets section 107A of Patents Act, 1970”
IPO starts Auto allotment to Examiners and Paperless Patent Examination Reports
In order to rationalize the allotment of patent application to examiners for examination, an auto-allotment system has been implemented from 01 April 2016 by Indian Patent Office (IPO). Continue reading “IPO starts Auto allotment to Examiners and Paperless Patent Examination Reports”
IPO launches new Application Numbering format of Indian Patent Applications and Request for Examinations
The Indian Patent Office (IPO) has adopted a new Application Numbering format of Indian Patent Applications and Request for Examinations (RFE) and made effective from 01 January 2016. However, Application Numbers/Request for examination numbers that have already been allotted shall continue to be maintained. Continue reading “IPO launches new Application Numbering format of Indian Patent Applications and Request for Examinations”
Filing of Working Statement is now Mandatory / Unavoidable
The Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks (CGPDTM) has recently issued Public Notice for information and compliance of all Patentees and License Holders. Continue reading “Filing of Working Statement is now Mandatory / Unavoidable”
Protection of Inventions Relating to Pharmaceutical and Like Products
The provisions of Section 3(d) of the Indian Patents Act excluding the grant of patents on inventions relating to the “mere discovery of a new form of a known substance which does not result in the enhancement of the known efficacy of that substance” have generated certain myths about processing of such patent applications in India. Continue reading “Protection of Inventions Relating to Pharmaceutical and Like Products”
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