Author: Sharad Vadehra and Saransh

Beyond the Source Code

Beyond the Source Code: Can India’s Patent Framework Accommodate Black-box Software?

Introduction The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and data-driven technologies has increased the significance of “black box” software systems. A black box algorithm is generally understood as a computational model where the inputs and outputs are known, but the internal decision-making process is either opaque or not readily understandable. While such technologies have […]
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Procedural Nuances in PatentOpposition: Rich Products Corporationvs. Tropilite Foods

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 […]
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Balancing Comprehensiveness and Clarity: Decoding the Microsoft Case on Method and System Claims

In the intricate realm of intellectual property, patent applications stand as sentinels, safeguarding the ramparts of innovation. Yet, there lies an inherent tension within their walls: the recurring debate surrounding the coexistence of method and system claims in a single patent application. While the ethos behind such claims is to ensure holistic protection, many challenge […]
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