The Act and the Rules have to expressly reflect the legislative intent to permit relaxation of time limits

The Delhi High Court has in a recent order clarified certain aspects of rule 138 of the Patents Rules of India. Continue reading “The Act and the Rules have to expressly reflect the legislative intent to permit relaxation of time limits”

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”