Founded in the year 2014 by Sujata Chaudhri and located in the National Capital Region (NCR) in India, our firm provides advisory, litigation and enforcement, and prosecution services in all areas of intellectual property law.
With expansion of global trade and secondary markets, intellectual property law has been forced to evolve beyond its traditional bounds. While Indian jurisprudence has historically focused on parallel imports and the doctrine of exhaustion in the context of resale of genuine goods, recent developments indicate a shift towards addressing more complex commercial practices, particularly the refurbishment market. The Division Bench (“Bench”) decision in Western Digital Technologi
In recent years, India has significantly streamlined its patent prosecution framework, making it possible for applicants to secure patents in a much shorter time through expedited examination. Under the Patents Act, 1970 and the Patents Rules, 2003 (as amended), the Indian Patent Office provides a fast-track mechanism that can substantially reduce the time from filing to grant, provided certain eligibility criteria are met and the process is strategically managed. Expedited e
In today’s innovation-driven economy, securing patent protection is essential for safeguarding novel inventions and gaining a competitive edge. In India, the patent system is governed by the Patents Act, 1970 and administered by the Indian Patent Office. This SCIP article will provide a step-by-step overview of the patent filing process in India, along with key considerations applicants should keep in mind at each stage. 1. A fundamental requirement for patentability is nov
