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Delhi High Court Reverses Patent Office Decision: Honeywell's Amendments Upheld

Delhi High Court Reverses Patent Office Decision: Honeywell’s Amendments Upheld

The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Honeywell International Inc., overturning a refusal order by the Patent Office. The court emphasized the importance of fairness and the consideration of claims in conjunction with complete specifications, setting a precedent for thorough examination in patent matters. Continue Reading Delhi High Court Reverses Patent Office Decision: Honeywell’s Amendments Upheld

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Madras High Court clarifies that claim amendments in a patent application do not mean abandoning earlier claims. Learn about the court's decision in Genomatica Inc. vs Controller of Patents

New claims, Old claims, and Claim Amendments: Section 59 of the Patents Act

In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court clarified that amending claims in a patent application does not imply abandonment of earlier claims. The court directed that decisions should be based on the amended claims. This analysis was part of Genomatica Inc. vs Controller of Patents case. Continue Reading New claims, Old claims, and Claim Amendments: Section 59 of the Patents Act

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