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 […]
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 […]