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Examining Oppositions: Time for a Deeper Look

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That is to say, ‘applicants’ are interested stakeholders here, and focusing on issues faced by applicants alone, just one of the many stakeholders, does not equate to understanding the patent oppositions mechanism as a whole. … The right to oppose the grant of a patent is just as sacrosanct as the right to seek grant of a patent.

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A Look Back at India’s Top IP Developments of 2021

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Both suits were filed before the 2012 amendment to the Copyright Act. Further, given that the 2012 amendment does not have a retrospective effect, the Court held that the amendment has no effect on the legal position. This patent protection was challenged by La Renon before the IPAB under section 64.

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