Tag: exclusion to patentability in India
March 17, 2025
Intellectual Property | Patent
Intellectual Property | Patent
Madras HC clarifies on Method of Treatment of Animals
In a recent decision, the Madras High Court has clarified the scope of exclusion from patentability under Section 3(i) of the Indian Patents Act, 1970, pertaining to methods of treatment for animals, among other things. ......
February 15, 2024
Intellectual Property | Patent
Intellectual Property | Patent
Patentability of Diagnostic Methods in India
Among the many exclusions to patentability, the Indian Patents Act, 1970 (“the Act”) also excludes “diagnostic methods” under Section 3(i). But the term itself has been applied inconsistently by the Indian Patent Office (“IPO”). This note discusses a recent decision of the Madras High Court on the interpretation of this term and its implications on related patent applications. ......