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The Indian Legal Challenges of Brain-Computer Interface Patents and Data Privacy
Brain-Computer Interface(BCI) is a revolutionary concept which aids the people in numerous ways and the aid is beyond the wordy comprehension and building a BCI requires a lot investment and the Return of Investment for building a BCI can only be cultivated by patenting the BCI. However, the Patent Act, 1970 imposes the double-dead lock towards the patenting a BCI, through section 3(k) and 3(i) and it has regulatory restriction from other laws also. This blog explore the Lega
3 days ago8 min read


Section 3(D) And the Novartis Case Unveiling The Power And Controversy In India’s Patent Law
INTRODUCTION The Indian Patent Act, 1970 lays down the foundation for the country’s patent system and defines what can and cannot be protected as an invention. Among its several provisions, Section 3 plays a key role as it lists out matters that are not considered patentable inventions, covering a wide range of exclusions from Sections 3(a) to 3(p). Out of these, Section 3(d) has attracted the most attention, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry. This provision was in
Nov 247 min read


Global Patent Filing
Introduction Innovation is cross-border in today's global economy, but patent protection is not. Only within India's boundaries is your invention protected by an Indian patent. Even though your invention has the potential to revolutionise industries globally, the catch is that a patent granted in one nation does not grant you protection in another. The protection of your patent ends at India's borders if you filed it there. Understanding international patent filing is crucial
Nov 225 min read


The Semantic Labyrinth: Navigating Patentability in the Era of AI
Introduction The intellectual property law finds itself in constant catch up mode in the quickly advancing technological world. In the...
Sep 198 min read


Vietnam’s Specialized IP Courts Launch in 2025: Navigating Jurisdictional Reforms and Their Effects on Foreign Pharma Patent Disputes
Introduction Across South Asia, governments are upgrading intellectual property (IP) rules to attract investment and support innovation....
Sep 135 min read


Geographical Indications in India: Protecting Cultural Heritage in a Global Market
INTRODUCTION Geographical indications are powerful means of protecting India’s rich cultural heritage by establishing a link between the...
Aug 274 min read


How Standard Essential Patents Shape Innovation and Global Technology Access
Overview In Today’s Dynamic world of technology, many unbelievable products and services are being introduced in the market by innovation...
Aug 215 min read
Auxiliary Claims in India: Evolution Post-IPAB & European Insights
Indian patent law has shown increased interest in "auxiliary claims" throughout the last few years. Auxiliary claims provide an...
Apr 306 min read
Draft Guidelines for Processing Patent Applications of AYUSH Systems and Related Inventions
Introduction The Ministry of AYUSH, India, issued the draft Guidelines for Processing Patent Applications of AYUSH Systems and Related...
Feb 45 min read
DPIIT Startup Registration: A Comprehensive Guide
The DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) Startup Registration is a government initiative under the Startup...
Jan 294 min read


DPIIT Patent Schemes for Startups: A Detailed Guide
In the fast-evolving startup ecosystem, intellectual property (IP) plays a pivotal role in ensuring competitive advantage and long-term...
Jan 273 min read
Court`s Inconsistent Approach on Granting of Patents
Introduction Recently Delhi High Court provided different reasoning regarding Patentability in computer inventions in the two different...
Jan 64 min read


Balancing Innovation and Public Health: Landmark Cases and Global Patent Standards
INTRODUCTION A huge transforming shift is in the combination that brings virtual reality, innovations around the current software that...
Dec 16, 20246 min read
Interpreting Article 20 with Articles 7 and 8: A Holistic Approach to Patent Exceptions
I NTERPRETING A RTICLE 20 WITH A RTICLE 7 AND 8 Thus, reading Article 20 in the light of Articles 7 and 8 puts particular emphasis on...
Nov 11, 20245 min read
The Analysis of Quasi-Judicial Functions and Appointments in India's Patent and Trademark Offices
Introduction India’s Intellectual Property (IP) ecosystem faced many challenges in recent times because of technological advancements,...
Oct 16, 20249 min read
Serendipitous Inventions
Introduction Some of the most significant inventions in human history weren’t meticulously planned or the product of years of research....
Oct 11, 20244 min read
Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and FRAND: A Delicate Balance in Innovation
Introduction Technologies like 5G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth have become integral to daily life in today’s connected world and the standards...
Sep 28, 20244 min read
Understanding the Impact of Patent Pooling on Competition Law Policy
Patent pooling is a form of arrangement by which entities can bring in the rights associated with a patented invention to interdependent...
Sep 14, 20246 min read


Scope of Changes Permissible Under Section 59 of the Indian Patents Act
INTRODUCTION On July 5, 2022, the Delhi High Court made a significant judgment regarding Indian patent law concerning the alteration of...
Jul 24, 20243 min read


AI Unleashed: Navigating Legal Frontiers in Inventorship, Personhood, and Data Dynamics
Introduction The growth of technology in today's era has led to the immense development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), leading to...
Dec 30, 202312 min read
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