Guide to Patents in India What is a Patent? A patent is a government granted, exclusive right over an invention for a limited time. In India, a patent gives the owner also known as the “patentee” the right to stop others from making, using, selling or importing the patented product or process without permission. In return, the … Continue reading Understanding Patents in India: A Comprehensive Guide
Implications of Patent Agent Communication Failures in India
In W.P.(C)-IPD 7/2024-Waterotor Energy Technologies Inc. vs. Union of India and Anr. the Petitioner based in Canada had hired a first agent in Canada to file his patent application in India. First agent in Canada had hired a second agent in India to carry forward the application process in India. Petitioner’s application was considered abandoned … Continue reading Implications of Patent Agent Communication Failures in India
Responsibility of judicial or quasi- judicial authorities such as controller to cite reasons while accepting or refusing an application to grant patent
In Syngenta Crop Protection AG vs. Assistant Controller of Patents 2024, Switzerland based corporation, Syngenta Crop Protection AG had filed the Indian Patent Application No. 202117035647 titled “Methods of Controlling or Preventing Infestation of Rice Plants by the Phytopathogenic Microorganism Gibberella Fujikuroi” as a national-phase application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (‘PCT’) claiming priority date … Continue reading Responsibility of judicial or quasi- judicial authorities such as controller to cite reasons while accepting or refusing an application to grant patent
THE CONUNDRUM OF KEYWORDS : ANALYZING GOOGLE LLC v.MAKEMYTRIP (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED AND ORS.
In the realm of business, the significance of Goodwill cannot be overstated as a company's value appreciates with a positive reputation. Customers associate the goodwill of a company with its value, making it an essential factor. A trademark, serving as a symbol of goodwill, derives its value from the perception of the public who consistently … Continue reading THE CONUNDRUM OF KEYWORDS : ANALYZING GOOGLE LLC v.MAKEMYTRIP (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED AND ORS.