Tag: patent applications in India
March 9, 2022
Intellectual Property | Patent
Intellectual Property | Patent
The cords that bind: Patenting Embryonic Stem Cell Rela...
Stem cells are cells that can differentiate or develop into many different types of cells. This unique characteristic grants them great medical significance as they can unravel many secrets about living organisms, diseases, and mortality, and may even be able to treat them. ......
January 27, 2022
Intellectual Property | Patent
Intellectual Property | Patent
Putting an Indian Patent Application together: Document...
When filing a patent application in India, several documents and information are required to be submitted before the Indian Patent Office (IPO). To begin with, a provisional or complete specification in either English or Hindi must be filed along with the application. ......
November 29, 2021
Intellectual Property | Patent
Intellectual Property | Patent
Explaining Inventions Better: Models and Samples in Ind...
Patent applicants are sometimes unsure of whether working models or invention samples must be submitted when filing for an Indian patent; or, if a model or a sample is indeed required, the form and manner of such submissions. Under Indian law, there is no requirement to either mandatorily or voluntarily submit models or samples along with an application; such submissions are necessary only upon a request made by the Controller. ......
Removal of fetters on the Arbitration process: Arbitration is not foreclosed due to pendin...
The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 was enacted to facilitate expeditious and affordable resolution of disputes pertaining to in-personam rights arising out of contractual disputes between private parties.
Timing it Right: Delhi High Court on Pre-Grant Oppositions in India
What happens when a pre-grant opposition is filed after the Controller signs a patent application to grant? This knotty question was answered by the Delhi High Court in a recent case.
Navigating Share Transfer Restrictions in Shareholders’ Agreements Part 2
In our previous Article, we explored the foundational aspects of share transfer restrictions in shareholder agreements ("SHAs"), with a focus on concepts such as tag-along rights, drag-along rights, permitted and automatic transfers, amongst others and the interplay with the Companies Act, 2013 (the "Act").
Collection of Children’s Data under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act: Not Ch...
The protection of children's personal data has and continues to present regulatory and practical challenges for lawmakers, businesses, organisations, institutions and establishments that deal with personal data ("Data Fiduciary").
When “Ok” Becomes “Not Ok”: A cautionary tale of miscommunication from the Indian Patent O...
An important step during patent prosecution in India is the hearing. As the Indian Patent Office (IPO) tends to issue only a single examination report, hearings before the Controller are common.
Navigating Share Transfer Restrictions in Shareholders’ Agreements
Transfer restrictions in shareholder agreements ("SHA(s)") have come to play a critical role in shaping deal dynamics. With India reporting a steady growth in mergers and acquisitions ("M&A"), questions of control, transfer restrictions, ownership flexibility and exit options have become crucial for investors and companies alike.
The Infringer’s Burden in Process Patent Suits in India
Indian patent law contains a unique provision that shifts the burden of proof onto the accused / infringer in process patent suits. But this applies only if certain conditions are met.
NCLT’s Jurisdiction for Fraud in Oppression and Mismanagement Petitions: The Supreme...
The role of the National Company Law Tribunal ("NCLT") as a specialised forum under company law has often led to questions around the exact scope of its jurisdiction.
Can a Trade Mark be opposed in India before it is Advertised for Opposition?
In India, the law provides for formal opposition to a trademark application only after it is advertised, but can a third party intervene even during the pre-advertisement stage?
Essential Clauses in a Contract – Force Majeure in light of Regulatory Shifts and Co...
In August 2025, Dream11, an Indian fantasy sports platform, terminated its Rs. 358 Crore sponsorship agreement with the Board of Control for Cricket in India ("BCCI").
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