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Analyzing Patentability of
InventionsBy
Dr. Kalyan Chakravarthy Kankanala.kalyan@bananaip.com
Blog: www.bananaip.comCourse Materials: www.onlineipcourses.com
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Patentability requirements
Patentable subject matterIndustrial ApplicabilityNoveltyInventive StepSpecification
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INVENTIONS
Subject Matter
Usefulness
Novelty
Non-obviousness
Specification
PATENTS
Kalyan’s Patent Filter Model
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Patentable Subject MatterProduct or Process - Section 2(1)(j)
Computer ProgramGenetically modified pigBusiness methodMassage technique
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ExclusionsSection 3(d)
New form Efficacy
New property or useMere use of known process
New productNew reactant
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ExclusionsExplanation: Salts, Esters, Ethers, Polymorphs, Metabolites, Pure forms, Particle size, Isomers, Mixture of isomers, Complexes, Combinations and other Derivatives of a known substance considered same substance
EfficacyNovartis case
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ExclusionsPlants, Animals and Parts (Section
3(j))Computer Programs Per Se (Section
3(k)Medical Methods (Section 3(i))Traditional Knowledge (Section 3(p))
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ExampleRam, a researcher at IISc, isolates the gene
responsible for milk production in cows. He modifies the gene and inserts it into a cow and creates a genetically modified cow that produces higher quantities of milk.
Ram approaches you for advise on patentability. Is his invention patentable subject matter?
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ExampleVishnu develops a computer program for
playing movies in all formats. His program is very special because of its small size and suitability for installation on symbion, android and other mobile operating systems.
Is this invention patentable subject matter?
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ExampleManu invents a process of massaging that includes the
following steps:
Use of a combination of kerala, thai and european massage techniques;
Playing specific music for each technique to enhance relaxation; and
Application of an ayurvedic paste with gentle massage.
The purpose of the massage is to de-stress and relax.
Is it patentable subject matter?
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ExampleBanana Nair inherits traditional knowledge
with respect to ayurvedic formulations for improving immunity and promoting healthy living from his ancestors. After researching on the formulations, he isolates active ingredients from three of the formulations and prepares tablets for enhancing immunity.
Is his invention patentable subject matter?
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Industrial ApplicabilitySection 2(1)(ac) - Capable of Industrial
Application
Make UseRepeat
Industry
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NoveltySection 2(1)(l) - New Invention
Prior PublicationPublic Knowledge Public UseOn SalePublic DisplayPublic Working
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Inventive StepSection 2(1)(ja)
Technical Advance or Economic Significance and
Not obvious to a person skilled in the Art.
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Secondary IndiciaCommercial SuccessCopying Praise by expertUnexpected resultsLong felt need
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ExampleInvention
Chair with Wheels
Prior Art
ChairsTables with wheels
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SpecificationSection 10
Written DescriptionEnablementBest ModeClaims
Object: Notice and Dissemination
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ExampleStent coated with Taxol
Prior Art
StentTaxol and other Anti-cancer agents
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Patentability ReportInvention DetailsFactsShort opinionPatentability Analysis
Subject MatterIndustrial ApplicabilityNoveltyInventive Step
Opinion on PatentabilityRecommendationsDisclaimer
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References
Novelty Cases
Lakhpat Rai and Ors. Vs. Sri Kishan Das and Ors., MANU/UP/0155/1918.
Monsanto Company Vs. Coramandal Indag Products (P) Ltd., MANU/SC/0317/1986
Laxmi Dutt Roop Chand Vs. Nankau and Ors., MANU/UP/0012/1964.
Inventive Step Cases
Bishwanath Prasad Radhey Shyam Vs. Hindustan Metal Industries, AIR 1982 SC 1444.
Bilcare Limited Vs. Amartara Private Limited, MANU/DE/0889/2007.
Dhanpat Seth and Ors. Vs. Nil Kamal Plastic Crates Ltd., AIR 2008 HP 23
Novartis AG Vs. Union of India (UOI), MANU/IC/0034/2009.
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Reading MaterialsChapter 2, Indian Patent Law and Practice, Dr.
Kalyan Kankanala, Arun Narasani and Vinita Radhakrishnan, OUP India Publication.
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