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April 8, 2025
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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 […]

April 8, 2025
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Analyzing the Draft Computer related Inventions (CRI) Guidelines 2025 – Part 3: Novelty and Inventiveness

Introduction This article is part 3 of our multi-blog series on the analysis of the Draft Computer Related Inventions (CRI) Guidelines, 2025. Part 1 of the series discusses the new definitions and terms introduced in the Guidelines and Part 2 discusses the judgements that have been referred to in the Guidelines. On March 25, 2025, […]

April 3, 2025
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Analyzing the Draft Computer related Inventions (CRI) Guidelines 2025 – Part 2: Key Judgement

Introduction This article is part 2 of our multi-blog series on the analysis of the Draft Computer Related Inventions (CRI) Guidelines, 2025. Part 1 of the series discusses the new definitions and terms introduced in the Guidelines, and can be read here. On March 25, 2025, the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks […]

April 1, 2025
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Analyzing the Draft Computer related Inventions (CRI) Guidelines, 2025 – Part 1: Evolving Definitions

This article is part of our multi-blog series on the analysis of the Draft Computer Related Inventions (CRI) Guidelines, 2025. On March 25, 2025, the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) released Draft Revised Computer Related Inventions (CRI) Guidelines, 2025. The 2017 Guidelines have undergone significant changes to bring more clarity, precision, […]

January 21, 2025
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Patentability of Blockchain Inventions in India

Introduction Blockchain technology, a decentralized and secure ledger, has revolutionized industries like finance, supply chain, and digital assets. Its innovative applications raise important questions about its patentability within India’s legal framework for computer-related inventions (CRIs). This article explores the legal provisions, key judicial precedents, and the evolving stance of the Indian Patent Office on blockchain […]