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Deadline Extensions 101 in Indian Patent Law

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. […]
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No Patent For Intermediates without Efficacy

Introduction On May 27, 2025, in Zeria Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. v. Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs1, the Delhi High Court upheld the refusal of divisional patent, affirming that minor structural modifications of known pharmaceutical compounds—especially intermediates—must still demonstrate enhanced therapeutic efficacy to be patentable under Section 3(d) of the Indian Patents Act, 1970. The […]
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India’s Biosimilar Pathway Gets an Update in the Draft 2025 Guidelines

Introduction India’s regulatory landscape for biologic and biosimilar medicines continues to evolve. In response to scientific advances and accumulated regulatory experience, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) have jointly released the Draft Guidelines on Similar Biologics – Regulatory Requirements for Marketing Authorization in India, 2025. These proposed guidelines […]
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A Power of Attorney Dispute that Went Too Far

In a significant judgment dated April 22, 2025, the Calcutta High Court (Original Side, Intellectual Property Rights Division) allowed Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. v. Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks [1]1, emphatically setting aside a 40-page rejection order passed by the Controller of Patents. The Court held that the application had been rejected not […]
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Supreme Court Clarifies Copyright Vs Design Law

A recent decision by the Supreme Court of India in Cryogas Equipment Pvt. Ltd. v. Inox India Ltd. sheds light on a long standing ambiguity in intellectual property (IP) law: can technical engineering drawings used in manufacturing can be protected under copyright law, or whether they fall under design law instead? Background In 2018, Inox […]
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Trademark Lanscape 2023-24: Progress, Challenges and the Road Ahead

Trademarks in India are governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and administered through the Trade Marks Registry under the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM). Each year, the CGPDTM publishes a comprehensive Annual Report, offering key insights into the operational health of the trademark system. The 2023–24 Annual […]
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Trade Secret Protection in India: A Comprehensive Overview

Introduction Trade secrets are crucial to modern business strategy, particularly in sectors driven by innovation, technology, or unique practices. Unlike patents, which require formal registration and public disclosure, trade secrets are protected through confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). In India, the growing importance of trade secret protection is driven by intensifying local and global competition. […]
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India’s Design Lanscape 2023-24: A Year of Growth and Broader Participation

The Indian Intellectual Property Office recently released its Annual Report for the year 2023-2024, providing valuable insights into design registration activity in India. This article highlights key trends, policy updates, and institutional efforts aimed at promoting design innovation and streamlining administrative processes. Design registration in India is governed by the Designs Act, 2000, and the […]
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