Do Software Patents actually fall under the ambit of Section 3(k)?
Section 3k is often criticized for its ambiguity of the words “computer programme per se”. Though the Indian Patent Act doesn’t explicitly disallow software programs, a lot has been left to interpretation of the same, which in turn has been to many companies’ benefit. This article will analyze the patentability of software programs with support … Continue reading Do Software Patents actually fall under the ambit of Section 3(k)?
Read more »‘Pro Tem’ Relief to Xiaomi for importing and selling of Qualcomm based Handsets in India
Reportedly, a bench of Delhi High Court temporarily allowed Xiaomi to sell few of its devices in India about a week after the suspension of its sales in the third largest smart phone market of the world. Xiaomi as well as online seller Flipkarthave been injuncted by Delhi High Court in its order dated 8th … Continue reading ‘Pro Tem’ Relief to Xiaomi for importing and selling of Qualcomm based Handsets in India
Read more »Xiaomi Injunction: Yet another injunction given too soon?
In CS(OS) 3775/2014, as we understand from multiple sources, Xiaomi has been injuncted from manufacturing its line of smart phones for it has been prima-facie found to be infringing on certain standard essential patents of Ericsson. Although the order is not uploaded as yet, we understand that the patents used against Xiaomi, by Ericsson, are the same … Continue reading Xiaomi Injunction: Yet another injunction given too soon?
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