Computer Related Inventions

Court clarifies distinction between business methods and technical inventions in section 3(k) related case

The Delhi High Court set aside the Indian Patent Office’s rejection of Comviva Technologies Limited’s patent application under Section 3(k) of the Patents Act, 1970. The Court recognized that the invention provided a technical advancement in securing electronic payment transactions. It directed the Patent Office to proceed with granting the patent, subject to any further objections under the law.

Patent Application Rejection Set Aside for Improper Citation of Withdrawn Prior Art

The Madras High Court, in CMA(PT) No. 33/2023, overturned the Patent Controller’s rejection of a patent application by Dr. Vandana Parvez and others. The Court held the order non-speaking and procedurally invalid, directing a fresh examination within six months and expunging prior art from the public domain.

New Computer Related Inventions Guidelines

The Indian Patent Office, after extensive consultative process, has issued an Order by which Chapter 08.03.05.10 of the Manual of Patent Office Practice and...

Authors, Copyright and Royalty Share : The Calcutta High Court gives clarity

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Inventions and Patents

Divisional Patent Filing, Patent Claim Amendments, Assessment of Damages, and DUS test for PV Protection

Indian Patent & Design Statistics Report – 2025