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Microsoft vs. Indian Patent Office – Decisions by Delhi High Court on Software Patents in India
The part of this series focuses on the two recent judgments of the Delhi High Court passed in the statutory appeals filed by one of the leading technology giants Microsoft in the matters of Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC v. The Assistant Controller of Patents & Designs[i], and Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs[ii]. These judgments pertain to statutory appeals against refusal of a grant of patent applications, whereby the Delhi High Court has recommended the Indian Patent Office to adopt a broader strategy in appraising computer-related inventions. Such inventions are to be examined from the standpoint of their technical improvements and their functional significance in addressing concrete issues brought forth by such creations. The judgments provide an opportunity to revisit the concepts embodied under Section 3(k) of the Patents Act, 1970. Brief Facts: 1. Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC v. The Assistant Controller of Patents &…
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Legal Protection of Software – Choosing the Right Strategy
This article focuses on the Million Dollar question of this century. How to legally protect software from being copied or pirated. In this article, we will be discussing different ways to legally protect software from being pirated/copied. Since are multiple facets to this problem, the first question would be deciding which aspect of the software requires protection. Examples include: Protecting the basic idea of the software and the problem solved. Protecting the software code and algorithm. Protecting the architecture, process/control flow diagrams, higher-level project details, etc. Protecting the User Interface and graphical elements of the software, etc. This listing is not exhaustive and keeps evolving over time with new developments in the field of software engineering. With new software development models coming into the picture, the strategy for protecting software would naturally undergo further changes. Nevertheless, the…
Form 27 – Understanding Form 27 for Patentees and Licensees in the Post-2024 Amendment
Patents grant inventors exclusive rights over their creations for a…
![A detailed legal analysis of a recent patent case. The article explores the interpretation of Section 3(i) of the Indian Patents Act, focusing on diagnostic methods. The court's decision, key arguments presented by the parties, and the technical aspects of the patent are discussed. The judgment emphasizes the distinction between diagnostic and non-diagnostic tests, highlighting the need for a case-by-case evaluation. The article delves into the complexities of patent eligibility, providing insights into the legal reasoning and technological considerations involved in the case](https://acuraip.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Interpretation-of-Section-3i-of-the-Indian-Patent-Act-1970-in-the-Context-of-Non-Invasive-Prenatal-Testing.jpg)
Interpretation of Section 3(i) of the Indian Patent Act, 1970 in the Context of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing
Introduction The advent of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) has revolutionized…
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Patent Publications vs Scientific Journal Publications: Understanding the Key Differences
Patent publications and scientific journal publications are two…
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Form 27 – Understanding Form 27 for Patentees and Licensees in the Post-2024 Amendment
Patents grant inventors exclusive rights over their creations for a specific period. In India, patentees and licensees have a responsibility to disclose how…
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Interpretation of Section 3(i) of the Indian Patent Act, 1970 in the Context of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing
Introduction The advent of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) has revolutionized prenatal diagnostics, enabling expectant parents to assess the genetic health of the fetus…