India: Patent

Subscribe

Intellectual property law and copyright law thought leadership, articles, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore insights covering topics such as licensing and syndication, patent law, trade secrets and trademark law.

Can You Patent A New Way To Treat Crop Disease In India, Or Will Section 3(h) Shut The Door?

In India, not every farming-related method is barred by Section 3(h) of the Patents Act. Courts have drawn a line between routine "methods of agriculture or horticulture"...

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

What's Next For Intellectual Property? Key Trends To Watch In 2025

The convergence of artificial intelligence, sustainability imperatives, rapid digitalisation, and global market integration...

DP

De Penning & De Penning

Why “Freedom-to-Operate” Is The Next Competitive Edge For Innovators

In 2026, innovation is no longer defined only by technological capability. It is defined by the ability to commercialise safely, scale confidently, and attract capital without legal disruption.

DP

De Penning & De Penning

Patent Validity vs. Infringement: Are We Blurring The Lines?

The lines between patent validity vs. patent infringement are not exactly blurry, but they're getting entangled. Indian courts treat validity and infringement as separate legal questions...

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Disrupting Distance: Hyperloop Technology And The Future Of IP Protection In India

SO

S&A Law Offices

The Evolution Of IP Protection In India: A 2024 Retrospective On Key Developments – I

DP

De Penning & De Penning

Why Priority Date Matters: Madras High Court Emphasises Importance Of Reasoned Orders

LS

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

A Practical Guide To Design Registration In India

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

IPR Law Updates (February 2026)

HS

Hammurabi & Solomon

The Competition Commission Of India Or The Patent Controller? Supreme Court To Decide

DL

DSK Legal

Intellectual Property Law Newsletter | January 2026

DL

Dentons Link Legal

Intellectual Property Law: A Strategic Tool For Startup Success

KS

King, Stubb & Kasiva

Buyer Cannot Reject Goods After Putting Them To Use: Bombay High Court

India Litigation

Trinity Chambers

Life Sciences And Healthcare Newsletter | January 2026

India Healthcare

DL

Dentons Link Legal

F&M - Dispute Resolution & ADR - Highlights 2025

India Litigation

Fox & Mandal

Zoho One vs. Traditional ERPs: A Practical Guide For Mid-Sized Businesses

Worldwide Technology

IMC Group

SEBI (Stock Brokers) Regulations, 2026: A Structural Reset Of India's Broking Regulatory Framework

India Commercial

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Post-Retirement Disciplinary Action: Supreme Court Protects Retiral Benefits Of Employees (Video)

India Employment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

RBI’s 2026 Digital Banking And Governance Overhaul: Key Action Points For Banks And NBFCs

LP

Legitpro Law

Legal Grounds Of Patentability In India

Patents are among the most essential tools in India's intellectual property framework. The Patent Regime encourages innovation by granting...

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Refusal Of Patent Without Adequate Reasoning Set Aside: Delhi High Court Remands Case For Fresh Consideration

The appellant submitted that the respondent refused their patent application on the grounds of lack of novelty and inventive step under Section 2(1)(j) of the Patent Act, 1970, without giving adequate reasons.

L

LexOrbis

The Role Of Geographical Indications In India's Agri Export Strategies

In a world that is progressively heading towards conscious consumption, origin-based branding has become a significant variable in determining trade value.

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Delhi High Court Dismisses Appeal Against Refusal Of Smelling Disease Patent

Soon after dismissal of an appeal against the rejection of a patent application on a diagnostic method in the ‘Natera Inc' case [2025:DHC:8937], the Delhi High Court once again got an opportunity to relook at the reach of Section 3(i) of the Indian Patent Act, 1970.

L

LexOrbis

Patents vs. Trademarks: Doctrinal, Economic, And Jurisprudential Lenses Towards Understanding The Difference

KS

King, Stubb & Kasiva

Order For Refusal Of Patent Set Aside: Delhi High Court Directs Re-Consideration Of Inventive Step Using 'Hoffman Test'

L

LexOrbis

Employment Agreement Sufficient To Establish Right To Apply: Delhi High Court Directs Examination Of Application For Grant Of Patent

L

LexOrbis

China Makes A Move To End Price Wars By Bolstering Its Solar IP

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Global Intellectual Property Protection: Structural Challenges And The Shifting Paradigm Of Cross-Border Enforcement

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Legal Considerations Regarding Patent Revocation In India

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

One Word, Big Impact: How ‘Comprising' Shapes Patent Protection In India

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Philips v. Bathla: A Defining Moment For SEP Enforcement In India

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Huawei's 3,000 Km Solid-State Battery Patents With 5-Minute Charge Ignites Industry Race

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Public Disclosure And The Fragility Of Trade Secret Protection: Lessons From Startup Pitch Platforms

LP

Legitpro Law

One Word, Big Impact: How ‘Comprising' Shapes Patent Protection In India

The decision reiterates settled principles relating to claim construction and provides guidance on how specifications may influence the interpretation of patent claims, particularly in pharmaceutical patents.

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Philips v. Bathla: A Defining Moment For SEP Enforcement In India

While the technology involved Video Compact Disc (VCD) audio compression, which had long faded from commercial relevance, the judgment has immediate and far-reaching consequences for SEP enforcement, patent litigation strategy, and licensing negotiations in India.

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Huawei's 3,000 Km Solid-State Battery Patents With 5-Minute Charge Ignites Industry Race

The Chinese technology giant Huawei has filed a groundbreaking patent for a next-generation electric vehicle (EV) battery, significantly intensifying the global race for solid-state technology.

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Public Disclosure And The Fragility Of Trade Secret Protection: Lessons From Startup Pitch Platforms

The rise of startup pitch platforms particularly televised investment shows such as Shark Tank India has transformed the way early-stage businesses access capital and public visibility.

LP

Legitpro Law

Reforming Patentability In Nuclear Technology: The Amendment To Section 4 Of The Patents Act, 1970

LP

Legitpro Law

Essential Medicines & Injunctions – Delhi High Court's Landmark Balancing Act

The Delhi High Court's recent decision in Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. v. E.R. Squibb & Sons, LLC [2026:DHC:178-DB, dated 12 January 2026] marks an important precedent in the handling of biosimilars and injunctions.

DP

De Penning & De Penning

Limits Of Claim Construction: Preamble vs. Characterising Clauses In Indian Patent Disputes

Summary: A Division Bench of the Delhi High Court recently stayed an injunction in a patent dispute against Automat, criticizing the "fragmented" approach of focusing solely on the "characterised in that" clause.

OA

Obhan Mason

IP Verse: Create. Claim. Control. (October – December 2025)

AD11 agreed to discontinue the use of the "Dream11" mark in India, following which the Delhi High Court referred the parties to mediation.

I

CMS INDUSLAW

Annual IP Insights- 2025

The year 2025 marked a pivotal moment for Intellectual Property (IP) law in India. With growing awareness around the protection and enforcement of IP rights among the public, content creators and multinational...

KC

Kochhar & Co.

Urgency In IP Suits: No More Pre-Institution Mediation Hurdles In India?

OA

Obhan Mason

Analysis Of Injunction Rules In Key IP Jurisdictions (Part II): Strategies For Chinese Companies Facing India's Rising Injunction Risks

Purplevine IP

Revisiting India's National IPR Policy 2016 After A Decade Of Implementation - Has It Delivered As Expected?

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Delhi High Court Clarifies Standards For Assessing Inventive Step And Obviousness Before Patent Refusal

L

LexOrbis

Defining Patent Ownership In India: Employment Contracts As Valid Proof Of Right

OA

Obhan Mason

Why IP Audits Are Becoming Deal-Makers In India's M&A Landscape: Integrating IP Governance Into Due Diligence

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

The Legal Guide To IP Portfolio Management For Large Enterprises

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

The Semaglutide Battle: Why Drl Won The Right To Manufacture Despite Novo's Patent

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

A Peaceful Atomic Age Dawns: India's SHANTI Act And The Nuclear Patent Revolution

OA

Obhan Mason

3T's Of Computer-Related Inventions And Beyond: Analysis Of Section 3(k) Of The Patents Act, 1970

L

LexOrbis

10 Critical Intellectual Property Mistakes That Can Destroy Startup

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

India Opens Up SHANTI Nuclear Patent Regime

L

LexOrbis

Detecting And Preventing IP Infringement: Proactive Monitoring For Established Brands

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Standard Essential Patents And Claim Mapping In India: Judicial Principals And Emerging Trends

AP

AK & Partners

The SHANTI Act, 2025 And A New Era Of Patent Protection For Nuclear Energy-Related Inventions In India

L

LexOrbis

See more

Highlighted Content

For Your Attention, Please: Virtual Marking Of Patented Software

OA

Obhan Mason

Fast Tracking Through The Patent Prosecution Highway In India

OA

Obhan Mason

Divisional Applications And Plurality Of Invention In India

OA

Obhan Mason

Do Scientific Publications Exempt Patent Applications From Anticipation?: The Indian Position

OA

Obhan Mason

Preparing For Invention Disclosure Meetings: A Guide For Inventors

OA

Obhan Mason

Patenting 3d Bioprinting In India

OA

Obhan Mason

Under The Skin: Patentability Of Cosmetic Compositions And Treatments In India

OA

Obhan Mason

The Cords That Bind: Patenting Embryonic Stem Cell Related Inventions In India

OA

Obhan Mason

Reporting On Corresponding Foreign Patent Filings In India

OA

Obhan Mason

Latest Videos

See more

Documents Required For Patent Registration In India (Video)

V

Vakilsearch

Patents In Facial Recognition (Video)

Pl

Photon legal

Mobile Phone – An Unending Innovation! (Video)

Pl

Photon legal

IPR Filings During COVID-19 (Video)

SS

Singhania & Partners LLP

Impact Of India Budget 2016 On IP & Technology Practice (Video Content)

ND

Nishith Desai Associates

Mondaq uses cookies on this website. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies as set out in our Privacy Policy.

Learn More