Copying, Patent Application and Public Domain

Understanding IPO’s Rejection of UPL’s Patent Application for Mancozeb and Ortho Silicic Acid Combination in Light of the Patent Bargain and Sufficiency of Disclosure

SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Recently, the Indian Patent Office rejected a patent application by UPL Ltd. for lack of sufficient disclosure mandated under Section 10(4) of the Patents Act. At the heart of this bargain lies Section 10(4) of the Patents Act of 1970 which delineates the parameters of a complete specification.

Patent Application

Patent Application Invention Patent Public Domain

Can We Patent An Idea That Made To Public?

Intepat

APRIL 4, 2022

Will it affect the patentability of the invention? It is time to think if our ideas are patentable if we share them in the public domain. The Intellectual Property Office grants patents to encourage new technology, development, and scientific research. However, it is not applicable in other countries.

Public Domain

Public Domain Social Media Patent Invention

PCT Patent Application in India

Intepat

APRIL 6, 2022

PCT Patent Application. The PCT is an international agreement that helps to simplify the process of filing patent applications in several countries. As of 6th April 2022, the WIPO recorded 156 contracting states to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). National Phase PCT Patent Application in India.

Patent Application

Patent Application Patent Inventor Copying

PCT Patent Application in India

Intepat

APRIL 6, 2022

PCT Patent Application. The PCT is an international agreement that helps to simplify the process of filing patent applications in several countries. As of 6th April 2022, the WIPO recorded 156 contracting states to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). National Phase PCT Patent Application in India.

Patent Application

Patent Application Patent Inventor Copying

Draft Patent Amendment Rules – Increasing Efficiency of Granting Patent Monopolies While Forgetting the Reason for Allowing Them in the First Place

SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Interestingly, this has been described as a method to reduce the burden on patent applicants since this information is already available in the public domain. Apart from the above, another change proposed in the fees schedule is that pre grant opposition can only be filed online and not via a physical copy.

Patent

Patent Invention Patent Application Public Domain

Analysing the Intersection of Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Intellectual Property Rights

IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China’s blockchain patent application, which included a system used to improve the efficiency of certificate issuance and save users from repetitively filing the same document on multiple platforms, was one of the first known blockchain patent applications.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Non-Fungible Tokens Copyfraud Contracts

A Baffling Judgment from the Delhi High Court in a Trade Secrets Case

SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

He is also the co-author of two books- “Create, Copy, Disrupt: India’s Intellectual Property Dilemmas” (OUP, 2017) and “The Truth Pill: The Myth of Drug Regulation in India” (Simon and Schuster India, 2022). I say this because the interim order itself discloses that there is an ongoing patent dispute between the plaintiff and defendant no.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality Business Public Domain Copying

DHC and 3(k): This time using the ‘Technical effect’ Test

SpicyIP

AUGUST 13, 2024

This, the applicants contended resulted in two things- (i) increased speed of functional dependency analysis; and (ii) saving computer resources. The Patent Office rejected the patent application u/s. On the other, it is argued that allowing software-based inventions to be patentable dilutes 3(k).

Invention

Invention Patent Public Domain Technology

SpicyIP Weekly Review (March 20-March 25)

SpicyIP

MARCH 27, 2023

Case: Biomoneta Research Vs Controller General of Patents Designs on 13 March 2023 (Delhi High Court) The matter pertained to an appeal against the order of the controller rejecting a patent application for ‘Air Decontamination Assembly’. India currently holds 127 patents for 6G,” says Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Designs

Designs Design Cease and Desist Art

SpicyIP Weekly Review (January 02- January 09)

SpicyIP

JANUARY 9, 2023

Accepting an appeal, the Delhi High Court set aside the impugned order from the Controller rejecting the patent application on the basis of Section 3(f). Revenue to share copy of its report filed earlier. Delhi High Court to revisit whether patent applications on computer programs can be objected under Section 3(k).

Trademark

Trademark IP Registration Reporting

SpicyIP Weekly Review (November 8-November 15)

SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

SpicyIP Tidbits: Clarification on Jurisdiction of High Courts after the Tribunals Reform Act 2021, and Need for Reasoned Orders for Rejecting Patent Applications. Then we discussed the Bombay High Court’s decision to rebuke the Patent Office for dismissing a patent application without providing sufficient reasons for the same.

Trademark

Trademark Patent Copyright Designs

Dragons’ Den, Series 20 Episode 14

Dragons' Den

APRIL 6, 2023

The duo were clearly aware how important it is to look at what registered IP you can get early into your product development phase before it’s in the public domain. It can really help with getting funding as well as deterring and/or stopping competitors from copying your product. A patent will last 20 years.

Designs

Designs Design Business IP

Patentability of Food Recipes and the Section 3(e) Challenge

IIPRD

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

In her patent application, she claimed that her soup is free from preservatives and artificial additives. For getting due recognition to their efforts, chefs time and again seek the protection of a patent or trade secrets to preserve their food recipes. Conclusion.

Patent

Patent Invention Public Domain Patent Application

SpicyIP Weekly Review (May 8- May 13)

SpicyIP

MAY 15, 2023

Deadline for the Applications: 11:59pm IST, 23rd June, 2023. Other Posts World of Possibilities: Single Judge Bench of Delhi High Court Allows Use of Celebrity Information Available in Public Domain Delhi High Court specifies some contours of publicity rights in India!

Trademark

Trademark Registration Cease and Desist IP

Impact of other related Intellectual Property rights on the Pharmaceutical Industry

IIPRD

MAY 4, 2023

The fundamental patentability criteria are universal namely: novelty, inventive step, non-obviousness and industrial applicability. Inventions must also not fall within the scope of non-patentable subject matter according to law.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Invention Public Domain Patent

[UPCKat] Access to confidential information by parties and the public in the UPC

The IPKat

MAY 12, 2024

3 RoP states that “ The Application shall be made at the same time as lodging a document containing the information or evidence and shall provide a copy of the unredacted relevant document and, if applicable, a copy of the redacted document.” Timing Rule 262A.3

Confidentiality

Confidentiality Art Patent Patent Application

What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

Technology

Technology Patent IP Invention

What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

Technology

Technology Patent IP Invention

What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

Technology

Technology Patent IP Invention

Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

Your Copy-Rights. For example, when uploading artwork to Artrepreneur, the artist also gives the company a limited right to copy, display, and distribute digital copies of the artwork as needed to provide the services of the website. Utility and Design Patents. There are two types of patents.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Invention Intellectual Property Law Design Patent

Which Types of IP (Intellectual Property) Protection Do Artists Need?

Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

Your Copy-Rights. For example, when uploading artwork to Artrepreneur, the artist also gives the company a limited right to copy, display, and distribute digital copies of the artwork as needed to provide the services of the website. Utility and Design Patents. Bodum French Press Design Patent.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property IP Invention Design

Intellectual Property Pulse

Understanding IPO’s Rejection of UPL’s Patent Application for Mancozeb and Ortho Silicic Acid Combination in Light of the Patent Bargain and Sufficiency of Disclosure

Can We Patent An Idea That Made To Public?

Trending Sources

PCT Patent Application in India

PCT Patent Application in India

Draft Patent Amendment Rules – Increasing Efficiency of Granting Patent Monopolies While Forgetting the Reason for Allowing Them in the First Place

Analysing the Intersection of Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Intellectual Property Rights

A Baffling Judgment from the Delhi High Court in a Trade Secrets Case

DHC and 3(k): This time using the ‘Technical effect’ Test

SpicyIP Weekly Review (March 20-March 25)

SpicyIP Weekly Review (January 02- January 09)

SpicyIP Weekly Review (November 8-November 15)

Dragons’ Den, Series 20 Episode 14

Patentability of Food Recipes and the Section 3(e) Challenge

SpicyIP Weekly Review (May 8- May 13)

Impact of other related Intellectual Property rights on the Pharmaceutical Industry

[UPCKat] Access to confidential information by parties and the public in the UPC

What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Which Types of IP (Intellectual Property) Protection Do Artists Need?

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