Introduction In the fast-evolving world of intellectual property, patent applicants often face procedural and substantive hurdles—especially when navigating oppositions and prior art disclosures. In DONG YANG PC, INC. v. Controller of Patents and Designs, the Korean innovator in automated parking systems challenged the rejection of its Indian patent application on two key grounds: (1) that […]
Introduction On 15th March 2024, the Indian Patent Office (IPO) published the Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024. Notably, Rules 137 and 138—relating to the Controller’s powers to condone procedural irregularities and extend deadlines were significantly amended. These changes clarify which specific irregularities can now be condoned by the Controller and which deadlines are eligible for extension. […]