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 […]
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 […]


