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July 18, 2025
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Delhi High Court Reiterates Limits on Patentability of Software-Based Inventions

On July 1, 2025, in Kroll Information Assurance, LLC v. The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks & Ors.1, the Delhi High Court upheld the refusal of a patent application under Section 3(k) of the Indian Patents Act, 1970, reaffirming that a mere sequence of instructions or abstract profiling logic is insufficient for patent […]

June 26, 2025
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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. […]

June 20, 2025
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Policy over Popularity: A New Lens on Well-Known Trade Marks in India

Introduction On June 10, 2025, in TikTok Limited v. Registrar of Trade Marks , the Bombay High Court made a significant ruling, backing the Registrar of Trade Marks’ decision to deny the registered mark “TikTok” the status of a “well-known mark” under Indian Trademark Act. The court’s decision to uphold this refusal is particularly noteworthy […]

June 9, 2025
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When Coverage Isn’t Disclosure: DelhiHC’s Denies Interim Injunction forRisdiplam

Introduction On March 25, 2025, the Delhi High Court denied the request of F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG for an interim injunction against Natco Pharma in a high-stakes pharmaceutical patent dispute in F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ag & Anr. vs Natco Pharma Limited [1]1. At issue was Roche’s species patent on “Risdiplam,” a life-saving drug for Spinal […]

May 28, 2025
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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 […]

May 12, 2025
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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 […]

May 12, 2025
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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. […]

May 10, 2025
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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 […]

May 1, 2025
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Patent Lanscape 2023-24: Progress, Challenges and the Road Ahead

The Indian Patent Office (IPO) published its Annual Report on March 31, 2025 spanning activities from April 2023 to March 2024. The report showcases significant growth in filing of applications, expedited examinations and active international collaboration. This article summarizes the main insights from the year’s patent activity. Rising Patent Filings In 2023–24, 92,168 patent applications […]

April 30, 2025
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Analyzing the Draft Computer-Related Inventions (CRI) Guidelines 2025 – Part 5: Determination of Excluded Subject Matter

Introduction This article is the final part of our multi-blog series on analyzing the Draft Computer-Related Inventions (CRI) Guidelines, 2025. Part 1 discusses the new definitions and terms introduced in the Guidelines, Part 2 discusses the judgments referred to in the Guidelines, Part 3 discusses the novelty and inventive step sections and Part 4 discusses […]