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How Delay and Non-Use Undid Conqueror’s Claims Against Xiaomi

Introduction How Delay and Non-Use Undid Conqueror’s Claims Against Xiaomi The Delhi High Court’s decision in Conqueror Innovations Private Limited & Anr. v. Xiaomi Technology India Private Limited1 [1] offers a meticulous exploration of patent infringement claims and the high threshold required for interim relief in Indian patent litigation. Justice Amit Bansal’s judgment, pronounced on […]
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A Weighty Dispute: Novo Nordisk’s Semaglutide Patent Clash in Delhi High Court

Introduction A major patent battle [1] has erupted in India between pharmaceutical giants Novo Nordisk and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories over the popular weight loss and diabetes drug semaglutide. Novo Nordisk sued Dr. Reddy’s for manufacturing and exporting its patented drug without consent. This case is significant for the Indian pharmaceutical industry, as its outcome will […]
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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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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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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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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 […]
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The Silver Lining in Examination Delays in India

Introduction Over the last year, patent applicants and attorneys in India have noticed a shift — the Indian Patent Office seems to have slowed down. Despite record-breaking numbers in 2023–2024, the number of First Examination Reports (FERs)1, hearing notices, and grants issued in 2024–2025 has dropped sharply. At first glance, this trend might appear to […]
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Interpretation of Method Claim under Section 3(m) by Madras High Court – Robert Bosch Limited v. The Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs

Introduction The Indian Patents Act, 1970 states the inventions that are not eligible to be patented in India under Section 3. Section 3(m) states, a “mere scheme or rule or method of performing mental act or method of playing game [is not an invention].” Recently, in Robert Bosch Limited v. Deputy Controller of Patents and […]
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