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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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AI in Advertising: ASCI’s New Draft Disclosure Guidelines

AI in Advertising: ASCI’s New Draft Disclosure Guidelines

Overview The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has released draft guidelines requiring brands to disclose the use of Artificial Intelligence in advertising. The framework is risk-based: it does not ban AI, but it mandates transparency wherever AI-generated content could materially influence consumer decisions. These guidelines align with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital […]
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