Introduction The Delhi High Court recently addressed a pressing issue in Communication Components Antenna Inc. v. Ace Technologies Corp. and Ors1: how can Indian patent holders enforce their rights when foreign infringers have no assets in India? The case involved a cross-border patent dispute where the defendants, based in South Korea and Hong Kong, were […]
Introduction Patents grant exclusive rights to inventors for a specific period, but this exclusive right can be contested if a party believes that the patent was erroneously granted. The Indian Patents Act of 1970 (“Act”) provides the mechanisms for challenging the validity of patents through revocation petitions. One of the primary concerns is whether certain […]
“The best way to predict the future is to invent it” – Alan Kay Introduction To get a patent over an invention, an inventor must apply for the patent as per the jurisdictional laws. In India, patents are governed by the Indian Patent Act, 1970 (hereinafter referred to as “Act”). Generally, every invention has its […]
Understanding the Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules 2023: An Analysis The Indian Patent framework is poised for another significant transformation, with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry unveiling the draft Patents (Amendment) Rules 2023. In light of the country’s burgeoning industrial landscape, these rules have been initiated by the Department for Promotion of Industry and […]