BananaIP’s Comments on Draft CRI Guidelines for AI, ML, and Blockchain Patents

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BananaIP Counsels has submitted its comments on the Draft CRI Guidelines issued by the Patent Office, focusing on AI, ML, and Blockchain patents. The submission highlights the need for practical disclosure standards aligned with international practices and supports innovation through balanced examination procedures.

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Court Affirms Controller’s Refusal: Invention deemed obvious to a person skilled in the art

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The Madras High Court dismissed Navya Network Inc.’s appeal against the Patent Controller’s refusal, ruling that the claimed invention was obvious to a person skilled in the art. The judgment clarifies the approach to inventive step and non-patentability under Indian patent law, reinforcing standards for algorithm and method claims.

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