The Delhi High Court restored Bry-Air’s patent application after finding the delay was due to the former patent agent’s negligence, not the petitioner’s actions. The court emphasized that applicants should not suffer due to agents’ faults and allowed Bry-Air to proceed with Form 18 submission for patent examination. Continue Reading Court restores patent application despite missed deadline to file request for examination
Delhi High Court Orders Restoration of Patent Lapsed Due to Communication Error of the Patent Office
The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Thijs, Roeland Michel Mathieu, ordering the restoration of Patent No. 408932 after it lapsed due to a communication error by the Patent Office. The court determined the lapse was not intentional on the appellant’s part and required the respondent to restore the patent upon payment of the renewal fee. Continue Reading Delhi High Court Orders Restoration of Patent Lapsed Due to Communication Error of the Patent Office