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Section 3(c): Discovery vs Invention Clear Legal Difference Explained
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Section 3(c): Discovery vs Invention Clear Legal Difference Explained

Section 3(c) of the Patents Act prevents patenting the mere discovery of a scientific principle, abstract theory, or any substance occurring in nature. The law seeks to keep basic building blocks of nature and science free for everyone. Therefore, while finding a natural substance is not patentable, creating a new, engineered application, formulation, or structure using it often is, as it demonstrates human invention.

Read More → November 27, 2025
Section 3(b): Morality and; Public Order : What Inventions Are Barred?
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Section 3(b): Morality and; Public Order : What Inventions Are Barred?

What exactly does Section 3(b) say?Section 3 of the Indian Patents Act, 1970 is the big “negative list”: things that are simply not “inventions?...

Read More → November 27, 2025
Section 3(a): What Counts as “Frivolous” or Against Natural Laws?
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Section 3(a): What Counts as “Frivolous” or Against Natural Laws?

Section 3(a) is the first, fundamental filter in Indian patent law, excluding inventions that are frivolous or contrary to well-established natural laws.

Read More → November 27, 2025
How much patent agent charge for a complete patent application? How much are government fees? A complete guide on cost of complete patent application in India
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How much patent agent charge for a complete patent application? How much are government fees? A complete guide on cost of complete patent application in India

Clear, current costs for a complete patent application in India, including patent agent charges and all government fees, with practical budgeting tips.

Read More → September 21, 2025
Challenges associated with patenting fintech technologies. Strategy and way forward.
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Challenges associated with patenting fintech technologies. Strategy and way forward.

Fintech patents in India face Section 3(k) hurdles. Here is a practical, case-anchored strategy to navigate business-method and software objections.

Read More → September 21, 2025
Patenting artificial intelligence and machine learning related inventions: key barriers, practical solutions, and the path to protection.
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Patenting artificial intelligence and machine learning related inventions: key barriers, practical solutions, and the path to protection.

AI and ML patents in India face Section 3(k) and enablement hurdles. This guide explains key barriers, winning strategies, and a clear path to protection.

Read More → September 21, 2025
Challenges associated with patenting software and algorithms. Strategy and way forward.
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Challenges associated with patenting software and algorithms. Strategy and way forward.

Software and algorithm patents in India face Section 3(k) hurdles. Here is a clear strategy to overcome objections and secure protection.

Read More → September 21, 2025
How long does it take to get a patent granted?
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How long does it take to get a patent granted?

How long does a patent grant take in India? Understand normal vs expedited timelines, 2024 rule changes, and what actually speeds up or slows down a grant.

Read More → September 20, 2025
How do I protect my patent in multiple countries?
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How do I protect my patent in multiple countries?

Planning to file patents abroad? Learn the India-specific steps, Paris Convention and PCT routes, timelines, costs, and enforcement tips to protect in many countries.

Read More → September 20, 2025
Can I patent a smell, color, or taste?
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Can I patent a smell, color, or taste?

Can a smell, colour, or taste be protected in India? Learn what is patentable, what can be a trademark, and how Indian courts treat non-traditional marks.

Read More → September 20, 2025
Can students file patents based on their final-year projects?
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Can students file patents based on their final-year projects?

Yes, students can patent their final-year projects. Here is how inventorship, ownership, timing, disclosure traps, CRI hurdles, fees, and fast tracks work in India.

Read More → September 16, 2025
What role do patents play in global climate innovation strategy?
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What role do patents play in global climate innovation strategy?

How patents shape global climate innovation, from disclosure and licensing to standards and access, with India-specific strategies that actually work.

Read More → September 16, 2025
Why is India considered strict in pharmaceutical patenting?
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Why is India considered strict in pharmaceutical patenting?

Why is India seen as strict on pharmaceutical patents? A clear guide to Section 3(d), evergreening, synergy under 3(e), 3(i) exclusions, oppositions, and key cases.

Read More → September 16, 2025
Can I file multiple patents for different aspects of the same product?
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Can I file multiple patents for different aspects of the same product?

Can you file multiple patents for different aspects of one product in India? A practical guide to unity of invention, divisionals, patents of addition, and double patenting.

Read More → September 16, 2025
Is my idea too simple to be patented? Can a simple idea be patented?
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Is my idea too simple to be patented? Can a simple idea be patented?

Simple ideas can be patented in India if they are new and non-obvious. Learn the inventive step test, Section 3 exclusions, and practical drafting checks.

Read More → September 14, 2025
Can I file a patent after publishing my research paper or thesis?
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Can I file a patent after publishing my research paper or thesis?

You can sometimes file a patent in India after a paper or thesis is public, but only within narrow grace windows. Here is what counts, what does not, and how Form 31 works.

Read More → September 14, 2025
What are IPC and CPC classifications in patents?
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What are IPC and CPC classifications in patents?

IPC and CPC are global patent classification systems. Here is how they work, how India uses them, and how to pick the right codes for searching and drafting.

Read More → September 14, 2025
Can I modify or add new claims after I have filed the patent application?
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Can I modify or add new claims after I have filed the patent application?

You can amend patent claims in India, but only within tight limits under Sections 57 and 59. Here is how, when, and how far you can go, with key Delhi High Court rulings.

Read More → September 14, 2025
What is the PCT route and when should I use it?
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What is the PCT route and when should I use it?

The PCT is a single international filing that buys time and prior-art insight. Know what it does, India-specific rules, and when it actually makes sense.

Read More → September 11, 2025
What is an Invention Disclosure Form (IDF)? Why is it important?
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What is an Invention Disclosure Form (IDF)? Why is it important?

An Invention Disclosure Form is not a patent, but it is the single most important step before one. Know what an IDF is, why it matters, and what to include.

Read More → September 11, 2025
If I mail my idea to myself or notarise it, is that a valid patent?
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If I mail my idea to myself or notarise it, is that a valid patent?

Is mailing your idea to yourself or notarising it a valid patent in India? Understand what the law recognises, what these actions prove, and the right alternatives.

Read More → September 11, 2025