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Explore Intra-Cellular Therapies v. Controller of Patents on Section 3(d), deuterated compounds, novelty, inventive step and therapeutic efficacy in India.Section 3(d) of Patents Act, deuterated compounds Section 3(d) , Delhi High Court Section 3(d) 2026 , Intra-Cellular Therapies patent case

Deuterated Compounds and Section 3(d): Delhi High Court’s Decision in Intra-Cellular Therapies v. Controller of Patents

The Delhi High Court’s decision in Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. v. The Controller of Patents [C.A.(COMM.IPD-PAT) 24/2023], provides significant guidance on novelty, inventive step and the enhanced efficacy requirement under Section 3(d) of the Patents Act, 1970. The judgment is particularly relevant to pharmaceutical inventions involving modifications of known compounds and the evidentiary burden required to […]
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FSSAI’s warning to food influencers highlights misleading claims, advertising compliance and the legal responsibility of promoting food products.misleading food advertisements in India, FSSAI rules for influencers, food advertising laws in India

When Promotion Becomes Liability: FSSAI’s Warning to Food Influencers in India

Influencer advertising is now a central part of India’s advertising ecosystem. As influencers increasingly become the face of commercial campaigns, questions of advertising compliance have followed. Recent data from the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) illustrates the scale of the concern: of the 37,532 advertising violation cases processed by ASCI, 21.12% involved influencer violations. […]
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Explore the Dabur-FSSAI case, 100% claims, food advertising rules and what the Delhi High Court's interim order means for brands and advertisers in India.FSSAI Advertising Guidelines, Misleading Claims in Advertising, Advertising Laws in India

100% Pure” or Procedurally Impure? The Dabur-FSSAI Dispute

“100% Pure” sounds reassuring. For a consumer, it may suggest that a product is natural, completely pure and free from anything that might compromise its quality. But in advertising law, absolute claims invite close scrutiny: can the advertiser substantiate the claim, and is the overall consumer impression accurate? These questions came before the Delhi High […]
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KAN & KRISHME will attend the 2026 AIPPI World Congress in Hamburg from 6–10 October. Meet our team at Booth No. 33. AIPPI World Congress, Intellectual Property Law Conference,

KAN & KRISHME to Attend the 2026 AIPPI World Congress in Hamburg

KAN & KRISHME is pleased to announce its participation in the 2026 AIPPI World Congress, taking place from 6–10 October 2026 in Hamburg, Germany. The AIPPI World Congress is one of the leading international gatherings for intellectual property professionals, bringing together IP practitioners, experts, policymakers, in-house counsel, and industry leaders from around the world. The […]
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Learn how Crocs lost its registered design and paid $25,000 in litigation costs, highlighting key lessons under design law in India.design protection in India, design law in India

The Battle of the Clogs: How Crocs Lost its Design and Paid $25,000 – A Lesson in Indian Design Law

For over two decades, Crocs’ iconic perforated clogs have been recognised worldwide for their distinctive appearance. Their unique shape became synonymous with the brand, making them an obvious subject for IP protection. Recently, in Crocs Inc. USA v. Bata India Ltd. [CS(COMM) 625/2018] the Delhi High Court directed Crocs to pay USD 25,812 (₹24.63 lakh) […]
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Indian Patent Office Releases Guidelines AI Use in Patent Examination

Indian Patent Office Releases Guidelines AI Use in Patent Examination

Introduction  In August 2026, the Indian Patent Office released Guidelines on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Patent Examination. The Indian Patent Office AI Guidelines adopt a clear position: Examiners and/or Controller may us AI as an assistive tool for various tasks, however, AI is not a substitute for the Examiner or Controller. Any AI-assisted output that influences examination […]
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Does the Indian Patent Office Use AI in Patent Examination in India?

Does the Indian Patent Office Use AI in Patent Examination in India?

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by patent offices globally for prior-art searching, classification and administrative processing. This raises an important question for applicants considering patent registration in India: does the Indian Patent Office (IPO) use AI in patent examination in India, and what legal limits would apply?  As of July 2026, the IPO has not publicly identified a named, examiner-facing AI system […]
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