Patent Law & Practice

Bharat’s Patent Law & Practice is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the intricacies and nuances of the Indian patent system. The book provides a thorough and updated analysis of the Patents Act, 1970 and the Patents Rules, 2003, along with relevant case laws and examples. The book covers topics such as patentability, novelty, inventive step, industrial applicability, disclosure, opposition, infringement, remedies, compulsory licensing, and more. The book also discusses the international treaties and conventions related to patents, such as the Paris Convention, the Patent Cooperation Treaty, and the TRIPS Agreement. Whether you are a student, a practitioner, a researcher, or a patent enthusiast, this book will equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complex and dynamic world of patent law and practice in India.

Part 1

Chapter 101    Issues Involved: Secrecy, Accessibility, National Security and Foreign Filing Licenses

Chapter 201    Provisional & Complete Specifications

Chapter 301    Priority

Chapter 401    Industrial Applicability

Chapter 501    Novelty/Anticipation

Chapter 601    Inventive Step/Non-Obviousness

Part 2

Chapter 1        Preliminary

Chapter 2        Inventions Not Patentable

Chapter 3        Applications for Patents

Chapter 4        Publication and Examination of Applications

Chapter 5        Opposition Proceedings

Chapter 6        Anticipation

Chapter 7        Secrecy of Inventions

Chapter 8        Grant of Patents and Rights Conferred

Chapter 9        Patents of Addition

Chapter 10      Amendment of Applications and Specifications

Chapter 11      Restoration of Lapsed Patents

Chapter 12      Surrender and Revocation of Patents

Chapter 13      Register of Patents

Chapter 14      Patent office and its Establishment

Chapter 15      Powers of Controller Generally

Chapter 16      Working of Patents, Compulsory Licences and Revocation

Chapter 17  Use of Inventions for Purposes of Government and Acquisition of Inventions by Central Government

Chapter 18   Suits Concerning Infringement of Patents 916

Chapter 19      Appeals

Chapter 20      Penalties

Chapter 21      Patent Agents

Chapter 22      International Arrangements

Chapter 23      Miscellaneous

Part 3

Reference — Cases

Criterion of selection of cases

Case-1       Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd v UUSI, LLC D/B/A Nartron          

Case-2       Polygroup Limited MCO v Willis Electric Co., Ltd.                       

Case-3       Sandoz Inc. v Pharmacyclics LLC                                                

Case-4       Precision Planting, LLC and AGCO Corp. v Deere & Company  

Case-5       TCL Corporation, TCL Communication Technology Holdings, Ltd., TCT Mobile Limited, TCT Mobile Inc., and TCT Mobile (US), Inc. v Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson        

Case-6       TCL Corporation, TCL Communication Technology Holdings, Ltd., TCT Mobile Limited, TCT Mobile Inc., and TCT Mobile (US), Inc. v Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson        

Case-7       Broadcom Corporation v WI-FI One, LLC                                   

Case-8       Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. v M & K Holdings Inc.                  

Case-9       M & K Holdings, Inc. v Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.                 

Case-10     Ericsson Inc. v Apple Inc.                                                             

Part 4

Chapter 1        The Patents Act, 1970

Chapter 2        The Patents Rules, 2003

Chapter 3        High Court of Delhi Rules Governing Patent Suits, 2022

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