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Patentability of Computer-Related Inventions: Section 3(k) Jurisprudence in India
A doctrinal analysis of Section 3(k) of the Patents Act, examining Indian judicial and patent office guidelines on software and computer-related inventions.
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Traditional Knowledge and Patent Issues in India: Biopiracy, TKDL, and Case Studies
Analysis of 2 And 3: A comprehensive analysis of traditional knowledge protection under Indian patent law, examining biopiracy prevention, the TKDL...
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Calcutta HC Revokes Letters Patent Leave in Maitra Servicenter Dispute
Can online posts establish territorial jurisdiction in commercial suits? The Calcutta HC rules that interim injunctions require a strict jurisdictional audit under Clause 12.
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Traditional Knowledge Digital Library in India: Patent Examination
The Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) in India serves as a vital defensive mechanism, enabling patent examiners to identify traditional knowledge as prior art to prevent invalid patent grants.
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Arunachalaa Enterprises v. R. Sukumar: Madras HC Upholds Transfer of Patent Suit to High Court
The Madras High Court confirmed that patent infringement suits can be transferred to the High Court for consolidation with independent revocation petitions, even without a formal counter-claim.
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Dr. Patil v. IIT Bombay: Bombay HC Upholds Patent Refusal for Missing Section 7(2) Proof of Right
The Bombay High Court judgment in Dr. Tarkeshwar Chandrakant Patil v. IIT Bombay affirmed the refusal of a patent application for missing Section 7(2) proof of right, setting strict chain of title standards for academic inventions.
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Compulsory Licensing in India: Grounds, Procedure and Section 84 Patents Act Guide
<p>Comprehensive guide to compulsory licensing under the Indian Patents Act, 1970. Explains statutory grounds under Section 84 & 92, Controller procedures, royalty determination, and landmark case law including Bayer v. Union of India.</p>
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Xiaomi Find Device Patent Case: Delhi HC Denies Injunction in Conqueror Innovations v. Xiaomi
Analysis of Xiaomi Find Device Patent Case: The Delhi HC dismissed an appeal by Conqueror Innovations against Xiaomi, ruling that the 'Find Device' feature...
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Fresenius Kabi v. Controller: Delhi HC Voids Patent Refusal
The Delhi High Court has set aside a patent refusal, ruling that the Controller cannot consolidate Section 14 examination rights with Section 25 opposition hearings.
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Delhi HC: Patent and Design Suits Mandated for Commercial Division
The Delhi High Court has confirmed that all patent and design infringement suits must be adjudicated by the Commercial Division of the High Court to ensure specialized oversight. In Yes Bank v. Modi Rubber, the bench held that Section 104 of the Patents Act 1970 and the Designs Act 2000 are inextricably linked to the Commercial Courts Act 2015. This procedural mandate streamlines litigation, ensuring that complex technical disputes are handled by benches equipped for commercial matters, thereby reducing jurisdictional ambiguity and fostering consistent judicial administration for intellectual property rights nationwide.