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Syngenta Limited vs. Controller of Patents – Divisional Application Case Analysis
FACTS OF THE CASE The current case involves a challenge to the order issued by the Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs on October 11, 2017, the appeal of which is being brought under Section 117-A of the Patents Act, 1970. The parent application dated 28 December 2005 was filed to get a patent for … Continue reading Syngenta Limited vs. Controller of Patents – Divisional Application Case Analysis
Read more »Changes To The Mode Of Hearing Patent Applications Online
The Indian Government is working to improve the ease of doing business with the objective of converting India into a global innovation hub. A robust intellectual property rights regime is necessary to achieve this objective. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry along with the Office of Controller General of Patents, Design and Trademark has introduced … Continue reading Changes To The Mode Of Hearing Patent Applications Online
Read more »A Comparative Analysis Of Patenting Software Related Inventions
Introduction The dispute over software patents focuses on two issues: first, whether computer software is patentable, and if so, what should be the boundaries of patent protection. There are variances on both of these fronts, but in the interim, major patent offices throughout the world have granted several software patents, leading to the development of … Continue reading A Comparative Analysis Of Patenting Software Related Inventions
Read more »USPTO Reduces Small and Micro Entities Patent Fees via Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2022
Introduction: Application costs for patents are a necessary evil. However, by reducing those fee in comparison to major organizations, the US Govt. aims to make patenting process more affordable for small and micro enterprises and individual inventors. This multi-tiered structure aims to promote innovation while giving small businesses and independent innovators a relief and in … Continue reading USPTO Reduces Small and Micro Entities Patent Fees via Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2022
Read more »Novo Nordisk AS v. Union of India: Delhi High Court on objectionable delays in post-grant oppositions
Introduction Section 25 of the Patent Act, 1970 deals with objections raised against a patent. In two ways an objection can be raised, firstly, when the registration has not been granted to the patent termed as ‘pre-grant opposition’ and secondly after the registration has been granted, termed as ‘post granted opposition’. Clause 1 of section … Continue reading Novo Nordisk AS v. Union of India: Delhi High Court on objectionable delays in post-grant oppositions
Read more »Patent Litigation in Malaysia
The main laws relating to patents in Malaysia are the Patents Act 1983 (PA 1983) and the Patents Regulations 1986, which both came into force on 1 October 1986. Malaysia is a common law country and follows the doctrine of judicial precedent. Malaysia is a party to the (i) Paris Convention for the Protection of … Continue reading Patent Litigation in Malaysia
Read more »Doctrine of Assignor Estoppel in the United States
The equitable doctrine of assignor estoppel originated early in the history of patent law. It was developed to prevent a party who sells a patent to another from later trying to undermine the value of the thing she sold by challenging its validity. As originally applied, the doctrine generally applied between two parties that entered … Continue reading Doctrine of Assignor Estoppel in the United States
Read more »Defcon Patent is Granted For Its Lockdown Device
Commercial stage manufacturer and distributor of innovative lockdown device, Defcon patent is granted For Products LLC announced that the United States Patent and Trademark office (USPTO) patent is granted For the company U.S. Patent No. 11214986, entitled “Emergency Deadbolt Device.” The USPTO also issued a Notice of Allowance for the Company’s U.S. Patent Application No. … Continue reading Defcon Patent is Granted For Its Lockdown Device
Read more »Getting your Patent Registered in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has been on the lines of becoming a major hub of business in the South Asia market. Sri Lanka does provide a suitable environment for the business with its improving GDP. Companies always look for a destination that has multiple benefits and has strong business environment. Sri Lanka striving hard for the betterment … Continue reading Getting your Patent Registered in Sri Lanka
Read more »An Overview on the Invention Secrecy Act of 1951
The purpose of the Invention Secrecy Act, 1951 The Invention Secrecy Act was created to restrict the exportation of classified information that may be potentially detrimental to the security of the country. In other words, the Act enables governments to impose “secrecy orders” on a patent application that comprises of classified information that is sensitive … Continue reading An Overview on the Invention Secrecy Act of 1951
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