Law… How Patent Examination Works in India: Sections 12–20 on FER, Hearings & Amendments 23/12/2025 Introduction Once a patent application is published and a request for examination is filed, the process enters a critical phase - Examination. This stage ensures that only those inventions which…
Law… How Patent Publication & Examination Work in India: Timeline and Legal Milestones 23/12/2025 Introduction In the journey of obtaining a patent in India, timelines and procedural rules play a crucial role. The Indian Patent Act, 1970, and the Patent Rules, 2003, clearly outline…
Law… How to File a Request for Examination in India: Section 11B of the Patent Act 23/12/2025 In the process of obtaining a patent in India, filing an application is only the first step. A patent is not automatically examined once the application is filed. The applicant…
iNTERPRETATION OF STATUTES… Harmonious Construction: Importance in Statutory Interpretation 22/12/202522/12/2025 Introduction In the process of interpreting statutes, courts often face situations where two provisions of the same law appear to conflict with each other. At times, even different statutes seem…
Law… How Patent Applications Are Published in India: A Guide to Section 11A 22/12/202523/12/2025 Introduction Publication of a patent application marks one of the most crucial stages in the patenting process. It transforms the patent application from a confidential submission into a publicly accessible…
Law… How to File a Patent in India: Key Requirements, Documents & Deadlines 22/12/202523/12/2025 In the world of intellectual property, timing is everything. A single day’s delay can determine whether an inventor gets exclusive rights to their innovation or loses it to another applicant.…
Law… How to Draft a Patent Specification in India: Importance, Structure & Legal Impact 22/12/202523/12/2025 In the patent system, the specification is the heart of a patent application. It defines the invention, explains how it works, and sets the boundaries of legal protection that the…
Law… Understanding Sections 7, 9–11B: Ordinary, Convention, and PCT Applications under the Indian Patent Act 22/12/2025 Section 7: Application for Patents (Ordinary Application) Section 7 forms the foundation of the patent application process in India. It states that every patent application must be made in the…
Law… Sections 6-8 of the Indian Patents Act: A Guide to Patent Applications 21/12/202521/12/2025 The Indian Patents Act, 1970 lays down a comprehensive framework for protecting inventions and ensuring that the rights of inventors are recognized. One of the most crucial aspects of the…
Law… Bolam Test & Bolitho Principle: Standards of Medical Negligence in India — The Indian Adoption (Jacob Mathew v. State of Punjab) 20/12/202520/12/2025 Introduction When courts decide whether a doctor was negligent, they usually compare the doctor’s conduct with the standard expected of a reasonably competent medical practitioner. Two leading UK authorities shaped…
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