Introduction The release of the Guidelines for Examination of Computer Related Inventions (CRIs), 2025, by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) marks a significant shift in the Indian patent landscape. These guidelines are designed to bring greater clarity and legal alignment in examining CRI applications, particularly under Section […]
Introduction The Indian Patent Office’s Computer Related Inventions (CRI) Guidelines 2025 have undergone some revisions in its second draft, shaping the way patentability is assessed for innovations in fields like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Quantum Computing, and more. These changes aim to enhance clarity, fairness, and consistency in patent examination while fostering innovation in emerging […]