Introduction The Indian Patents Act provides mechanisms for challenging patent applications both before and after a patent is granted in the form of pre-grant opposition, post-grant opposition, and revocation procedures. Rich Products Corporation (RPC) vs. Tropilite Foods Pvt. Ltd (TFPL) exemplifies the complexities and procedural nuances of these opposition mechanisms. This blog explores the significance […]
Introduction The recent judgment from the Delhi High Court in the case of Communication Components Antenna Inc. v. Mobi Antenna Technologies (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd & Ors. [1] has set a significant precedent in the realm of patent litigation. This landmark decision, delivered on May 16, 2024, not only emphasizes the stringent standards of patent enforcement […]
On May 7, 2024, in the matter of Gunjan Sinha v. The Union of India (WPA No. 8691 of 2023), the High Court of Calcutta delivered a detailed verdict that upholds the constitutionality of Section 53 of the Indian Patents Act, 1970 (as amended in 2002) (hereinafter, “the Act”) and reaffirms the integrity of the […]