Introduction Over the past few years, Indian patent practice has seen a steady transformation, shaped by global best practices, demands of various reforms for efficiency, and constructive legislative initiatives such as the Jan Vishwas Act reforms. The publication of the Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2025, strengthen this encouraging trend in patent practice. These draft rules […]
Introduction Sometimes, inventors need to publicly disclose their invention publicly before filing a patent application—whether to present at conferences, seek funding, test the market, or demonstrate innovations to collaborators. Normally, such public disclosure destroys novelty and makes the invention unpatentable. However, the Indian Patents Act, 1970 recognizes that early disclosure may be unavoidable. To address […]