Indian Patent Law and Practice

This book is a practical and comprehensive reference work on Indian patent law. It covers various facets of Indian patent law ranging from acquiring a patent to enforcing and managing patent portfolios. Each chapter provides insights into theory before elaborating on practical issues. The volume blends technology, management, and law to give an insight into patent concepts.

Supplemented by analyses of relevant cases and illustrations, the work delves into patent aspects relating to chemistry, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, software, electronics, and manufacturing. Discussions on skill-based aspects of patent law such as specification and claim drafting, licence drafting, patent searching, and infringement analysis have also been included in the book. Providing a lucid presentation of complex issues, the volume also analyses comparative jurisdictions from across the world.

Patent professionals can use the book to refer to specific issues with ease as it provides an understanding of various aspects of law based on provisions in acts, rules, and decided cases. Business managers may refer to strategic elements and business parameters to enable decision-making at various points in the patent life cycle.

List of Tables and Figures
List of Abbreviations
List of Cases
Preface
1. : Patent System in India: An Overview
2. : Patentability Requirements
3. : Patent Procedure
4. : Patent Amendment and Maintenance
5. : Patent Specification Drafting
6. : Claim Drafting
7. : Patent Assignment and Licenses
8. : Infringement and Defences
9. : Patent Revocation and Surrender
10. : Remedies
11. : PCT Applications
12. : Mining Patent Information
Appendices
Glossary