Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedThe Indian Patent Office’s Draft Guidelines for Examination of Pharmaceutical Patent Applications (2026) face strong criticism for misquoting statutory provisions and misinterpreting legal standards. Stakeholders call for substantial revision before finalization.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court, in Fresenius Kabi v. Controller, set aside the rejection of a patent application for Sugammadex, citing procedural flaws under Section 14 of the Patents Act. The Court criticized the use of hindsight and mosaicking in prior art analysis.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court set aside the Controller’s refusal of Fresenius Kabi’s Sugammadex patent, citing procedural flaws under Section 14 of the Patents Act. The order underscores strict compliance with hearing requirements and warns against hindsight bias in inventive step analysis.
The Delhi High Court in Esteve Pharmaceuticals v CPD applied a tiered analysis: upheld lack of inventive step despite novelty. Clarifies judicial review standards in patent rejections.
The Delhi High Court in Esteve Pharmaceuticals v. Controller upheld rejection of a patent for lack of inventive step, applying a tiered analysis of novelty and non-obviousness under Sections 2(1)(j) and 2(1)(ja). The ruling clarifies procedural hierarchy in patent appeals.
The IPO’s Draft Guidelines for Examination of Pharmaceutical Patent Applications, 2026, have drawn strong criticism for misquoting statutory provisions and introducing legally unsound interpretations. Stakeholders urge comprehensive revision before finalization.
Prof. Feroz Ali launches 'Ali on Patents', a free online resource compiling decades of patent jurisprudence. Aimed at judges, examiners, and practitioners.
The CGPDTM has issued new draft guidelines aimed at improving the examination process of pharmaceutical and biotechnology patent applications.
Prof. Feroz Ali launches 'Ali on Patents', a free online treatise designed for clarity, citation accuracy, and independence from AI-generated content, aiding practitioners and students alike.