Introduction The Indian Patents Act, 1970 plays a crucial role in defining what constitutes patentable subject matter. One of the most debated provisions is Section 3(k), which excludes the patenting of algorithms, business methods, and computer programs per se. In 2024, the Delhi High Court heard two key cases involving Blackberry Limited, which revolved around […]
Introduction Section 3(d) of the Indian Patent Act (hereinafter, “the Act”) bars the patentability of new uses or new forms of known compounds and compositions unless these changes result in significant therapeutic efficacy. Various judgments have established precedents clarifying non-patentability objections, particularly those under Section 3(d) of the Indian Patent Act. In a recent judgment […]