USPTO Director Discretion: Recent Decisions Favor Patent Holders
On March 26, 2025, one big update is coming with the USPTO Director Discretion: the U.S. Patent Office (USPTO), led by Acting Director Coke Stewart, now has more power to stop certain patent challenges early. This means the director can decide not to allow a challenge to move forward even before it’s fully reviewed. This […]
List of required documents for patent filing in India
Protecting your invention is a major concern for inventors and investors alike. For anyone seeking a patent in India, it’s important to understand that the protection path is a long and structured journey. From understanding the process and preparing the list of required documents for patent filing in India to navigating through examination and potential […]
NLU Delhi Launches One-Year LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law in Collaboration with Indian Patent Office
In a major step toward strengthening India’s intellectual property (IP) ecosystem, the circular officially announces admissions for the one-year LL.M. (Professional). NLU Delhi launches a one-year LL.M. collaboration with the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) and has officially announced admissions for a one-year LL.M. This flagship program is part […]
India Rejects Software Patents: Delhi HC Rules Against Kroll
In a landmark decision, the Delhi HC rejects Kroll’s software patent and has ruled that software-based inventions without a technical effect or hardware advancement are not patentable under Indian law. This case is a perfect example of the strict and independent nature of Indian Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) law. What Led to the Case: The […]
Experts Warn UK–India Trade Deal May Threaten Medicine Access
A serious concern has come up after the UK and India signed a new trade deal. Some parts of the agreement about medicine patents could weaken India’s current rules that help keep medicines affordable. Experts say this might make it harder for India to allow cheaper, generic versions of medicines, especially during health emergencies. If […]
IIIT-H Professor Patents Unique Dice-Based Dance Teaching Tool
A big development has happened in Hyderabad, where Jayachandran Surendran, a lecturer and PhD scholar at the Centre for Exact Humanities, IIIT-Hyderabad, has invented an innovative dance teaching tool called Atam. An interesting dice-based tool designed to teach universal dance fundamentals, Atam stands out for its style-neutral and innovative approach. Amazingly, Jayachandran also received a […]
Indian Scientists Receive Patent for Portable Food Safety Device
One proud moment is coming from India, where a group of four scientists—Dr. Aarif Khan, Dr. Nupur Bhatnagar, Dr. Garima Sharma, and Dr. Tripti Yadav—have all been given a patent by the official authority for their innovative invention: the Portable Food Microbiology Analyzer. This device has potential in improving food safety by enabling rapid, on-site […]
Kolkata School Students Invent Low-Cost Lightning Conductor, File for Patent
Groundbreaking news is coming that could potentially save thousands of lives. Students of Sodepur Deshbandhu Bidyapith (Boys) in Madhyamgram, Kolkata, have developed a low-cost lightning conductor that’s not only affordable but also highly efficient. The project, now in its advanced stages, has led the school to apply for a patent design. But we need to […]
Dr. Reddy’s vs Novo Nordisk Patent infringement case: Delhi High Court asked for a reply in the ongoing case
Once again, the Delhi High Court is in the spotlight, as the legal battle between Dr. Reddy’s vs Novo Nordisk grabs national attention. In a recent development, the court has formally asked Dr. Reddy’s to submit a reply in response to Novo’s patent infringement claim over the weight-loss drug semaglutide, marketed globally as Wegovy. This […]
From Channapatna to the World: Bengaluru Student’s Watch Design Secures Global Patent
One big piece of news is coming out of Bengaluru! A 21-year-old student from NIFT Bengaluru has made headlines by designing a unique wristwatch inspired by Channapatna, the traditional toy-making town of Karnataka. What makes this story even more remarkable? It wasn’t just about making a watch—he went a step further and got it officially […]