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Legislative Framework of IP Administration
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Legislative Framework of IP Administration
Department of IP &P coversThe Patents Act, 1970 (as amended in 2005)
The Patents Rules, 2003 (as amended in 2006)
The Designs Act, 2000The Designs Rules, 2001 (as amended in 2008)
The Trade Marks Act 1999The Trade Marks Rules 2002
The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act, 1999
The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection) Rules, 2002,
Department of Education coversThe Copyrights Act 1957 (amended in 1999)
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Law and Regulations
• Patents Act, 1970– Amended in
• 1999• 2002• 2005
• Patents Rules, 2003– Amended in
• 2005• 2006
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Legislative Measures -Patents
• From 1.1.1995
– Mail-Box for pharmaceutical and agrochemicals produ cts– Exclusive Marketing Rights
• From 1.1.2000
– Patent term increased to 20 years – Definition of invention – inclusion of inventive ste p– Reversal of burden of proof – on the infringer– Mandatory compulsory licence provision for food, dr ugs
and chemicals removed– Right of patentee (importation also included)
• From 1.1.2005
– Product patents for food, chemical and pharmaceutic al
We have met our international commitments
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Patent Law - Salient Features
• Both product and process patent provided• Term of patent – 20 years• Examination on request• Both pre-grant and post-grant opposition • Fast track mechanism for disposal of appeals• Provision for protection of bio-diversity and
traditional knowledge• Publication of applications after 18 months
with facility for early publication• Substantially reduced time-lines
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Safeguards in the Patent Law
• Compulsory license to ensure availability of drugs at reasonable prices
• Provision to deal with public health emergency
• Revocation of patent in public interest and also on security considerations
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Scope of Patentability Under The Patents Act
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What is an Invention?
Sec.2(1)(J) “Invention” means a new product or
process involving an inventivestep and capable of industrialapplication
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Patentable subject matter
Invention mustrelates to a Process or Product or both be new (Novel) involves an inventive stepbe Capable of industrial applicationnot fall under Section 3 and 4
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“NEW”MEANS
Invention must not bePublished in India or elsewhere
In prior public knowledge or prior public
use with in India
Claimed before in any specification in
India
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Inventive stepA feature of an invention thatinvolves technical advance ascompared to the existing knowledgeorhave economic significance or bothandmakes the invention not obvious toa person skilled in the art
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Industrial application means
Invention is capable of being made or used
in any kind of industry
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Section 3 exclusionsSection 3(a)• Frivolous inventions• Inventions contrary to well
established natural laws
ExamplesExamplesExamplesExamples
� Machine that gives more than 100% performance
� Perpetual machine
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Section 3 exclusionsSection 3(b)
Commercial exploitation or primary use of inventions, which is�Contrary to
�public order or �Morality
ExamplesExamplesExamplesExamples– Gambling machine,– Device for house-breaking ,
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Section 3 exclusionsSection 3(b)Commercial exploitation or primary use of inventions , which�Causes serious Prejudice to
� health or� human, animal, plant life or � to the environment
ExamplesExamplesExamplesExamples� Biological warfare material or device,
weapons of mass destruction � Terminator gene technology, � Embryonic stem cell
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Checks and BalancesSection 3(b)Excludes patents on• GMOs – exploitation of which could be
contrary public order or morality orprejudicial to human, animal or plant life orhealth or to the environment
Effect : Only genetically modified micro-organisms (GMOs) which do not fall undersection 3 (b) are patentable.
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Section 3 exclusionsSection 3 ( c )• Mere Discovery of a Scientific Principle or• formulation of an Abstract Theory or• discovery of any living thing or• discovery of non–living substance occurring in
nature
ExamplesExamplesExamplesExamplesNewton’s Laws Superconducting Phenomenon as such Property of certain material to withstand mechanical shockDiscovery of micro-organism Discovery of natural gas or a mineral
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Checks and Balances
Section 3(c)Excludes patents on•Naturally occurring Micro-organisms
EffectEffectEffectEffectGenetically modified microorganisms (GMOs) are however, patentable.
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Section 3 exclusionsSection 3 (d)
The mere discovery of a new form of aknown substance which does not resultin the enhancement of the knownefficacy of that substance
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Section 3 exclusionsSection3 (d) ExplanationFor the purposes of this clause,• salts, esters, ethers, polymorphs, • metabolites, pure form, particle size,• isomers, mixture of isomers, • complexes, combinations and other derivatives of kn own substances
shall be considered to be the same substance, unless they
differ significantly in properties with regard to efficacy.
ExamplesExamplesExamplesExamples– Crystalline forms of known substance
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Checks and BalancesSection 3 (d) Explanation
EffectEffectEffectEffect
Salts, esters, ethers, polymorphs, metabolite, pureforms, particle size, isomers, complexes,combinations and derivatives of a known substancewith enhanced efficacy are patentable
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Section 3 exclusionsSection3 (d)
Mere discovery of any new propertyor new use for a known substance orof the mere use of a known process,machine or apparatus, unless suchknown process results in a newproduct or employs at least one newreactant.
ExamplesExamplesExamplesExamples– New use of Aspirin for heart ailments,– Mere new uses of Neem
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Section 3 exclusionsSection 3(e)
Substance obtained by mere admixture resulting only inthe aggregation of the properties of the components thereof ora process for producing such substance
ExamplesExamplesExamplesExamples� Combiflam [Paracetamol (Antipyretic) + Brufen (analgesic)]� Solution of sugar and color additives in water to form a soft
drink
However,A mixture resulting into synergistic properties ofmixture of ingredients however, may be patentable- Soap, Detergents, lubricants etc
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Checks and BalancesSection 3 ( e )
EffectEffectEffectEffect
� Substance obtained by mere admixtureresulting only in the aggregation of theproperties of the components thereof or
� a process for producing such substance
are not patentable
HoweverHoweverHoweverHowever
Synergistic formulations are patentable
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Section 3 exclusionsSection 3 ( f )Mere arrangement or re -arrangementor duplication of known devices, eachfunctioning independently of oneanother in a known way
ExamplesExamplesExamplesExamples�A Bucket fitted with torch,�An Umbrella with fan�A Clock and radio in a single cabinet�A flour-mill provided with sieving
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Section 3(h)
Method of Agriculture or Horticulture
ExamplesExamplesExamplesExamples�Cultivation of algae , �Producing new form of a known plant, �Preparation of an improved soil
However,However,However,However,Agricultural Equipments are patentable
Section 3 exclusions
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Section 3(i)Any process for medicinal, surgical, curative, prophylact ic,diagnostic, therapeutic or other treatment of human beingsor a similar treatment of animals to render them free ofdisease or to increase their economic value or that oftheir products
ExamplesExamplesExamplesExamples� Removal of cancer tumor� Removal of dental plaque and carries� Surgical processes � Processes relating to therapy � Method of vaccination, � Blood transfusion
Section 3 exclusions
HoweverHoweverHoweverHowever ,�Treatment performed on tissues or fluids permanently removed from the body �Surgical, therapeutic or diagnostic Apparatus or instrumentsare patentable
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Section3 exclusionsSection 3(j)
Plants & animals in whole or any partthereof other than micro-organisms,but including seeds,varieties and species and essentiallybiological process for production orpropagation of plants & animals
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Section 3 exclusionsSection 3(j)• Plants & animals in whole• Parts of plants & animals• Seeds• Varieties & species• Essentially biological processes
for propagation or production ofthe animals & plants
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Checks and BalancesSection 3(j)Excludes patents on• Plants and animals in whole or any parts
thereof, …… including seeds, varieties andspecies and essentially biological processesfor production or propagation of plants andanimals
ExamplesExamplesExamplesExamples– Clones and new varieties of plants– A process for production of plants or animals
if it consists entirely of natural phenomena such as crossing or selection
– Essentially biological Process
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Section 3(k)* mathematical method or * business method or * algorithms or * computer programme per se
ExamplesExamplesExamplesExamples– Computer program by itself or as a record on a
carrier
However However However However – New calculating machine – combination of hardware and software is patentable
Section 3 exclusions
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Section 3(l)A literary,dramatic, musical or artistic work or any other aesthetic creation including cinematographic work and television productions
These subject-matters fall under the copyright protection
Section 3 exclusions
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Section 3(m)A mere scheme or rule or method of performing mental act or method of playing game
ExamplesExamplesExamplesExamples•Scheme for learning a language •Method for solving a crossword puzzle, •Method of learning a language •Method of teaching /learning
However,However,However,However,•Novel apparatus for playing game or carrying out a scheme is patentable
Section 3 exclusions
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Section 3 (n)Presentation of informationExamplesExamplesExamplesExamples
�Any manner or method of expressinginformation whether by�spoken words�Visual display�symbols�diagrams
�Information recorded on a carrier
Section 3 exclusions
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Section 3 (o)
Topography of integrated
circuits.
ExamplesExamplesExamplesExamples
Mask works - circuits layout
Section 3 exclusions
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Section 3 (p)Inventions which areTraditional Knowledge or an aggregation or duplication of k nownproperties of traditionally known component or components
ExamplesExamplesExamplesExamplesTraditional Knowledge already in public domain- Wound healing property of Haldi
However,However,However,However,Any value-addition using Traditional Knowledge leading toa new process or product ,which is novel with inventivestep and industrial applicability,gExtraction of Azadirachtin from Neem
can be patented
Section 3 exclusions
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Section 4Inventions falling within Section 20(1)of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 are notpatentable
EffectEffectEffectEffectInventions relating to compounds of Uranium, Beryllium, Th orium,Plutonium, Radium, Graphite, Lithium and more as notified b y CentralGovt. from time to time .
Non Patentable inventions
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Stages from filing to grant of a patent
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Obtaining a patent
• File an application for patent– With one of the patent offices based on territorial
jurisdiction of the place of office or residence of theapplicant /agent
– Pay the required fee
• Information concerning application form anddetails of fee available at www.ipindia.nic.in
• Guidelines for applicants also available on thiswebsite
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Formality Check
• An Examiner checks the formal requirements before accepting the application and the fee – this is done immediately
• Issue of application number and the cash receipt – this is done the same day
• In case of receipt of application by post, cash receipt, application number is sent by post within 2-3 days
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Publication
• Application is kept secret for a period of 18 months from the date of filing
• In 19th month, the application is published in the official journal – this journal is made available on the website weekly
• Applicant has an option to get his application published before 18 months also
• In that case, application is published within one month of the request
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Request for Examination
• Application is examined on request• Request for examination can be made
either by the applicant or by a third party• A period of 48 months, from the date of
filing, is available for making request for examination
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Examination
• Application is sent to an Examiner within 1 month from the date of request for examination
• Examiner undertakes examination w.r.t.– whether the claimed invention is not
prohibited for grant of patent – whether the invention meets the criteria of
patentability
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Issue of FER
• A period of 1 to 3 months is available to Examiner to submit the report to the Controller
• 1 month’s time available to Controller to vet the Examiner’s report
• First Examination Report (FER) containing gist of the objections is issued within 6 months from the date of filing of request
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Response from the Applicant
• 12 months’ time, from the date of issue of FER, is available to the applicant to meet the objections
• If objections are met, grant of patent is approved by the Controller – within a period of 1 month
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Pre-grant Opposition
• After publication, an opposition can be filed within a period of 6 months
• Opportunity of hearing the opponent is also available
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Examination of Pre-grant Opposition
• Opposition (documents) is sent to the applicant
• A period of 3 months is allowed for receipt of response
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Consideration of Pre-grant Opposition
• After examining the opposition and the submissions made during the hearing, Controller may – Either reject the opposition and grant the
patent – Or accept the opposition and modify/reject
the patent application
• This is to be done within a period of 1 month from the date of completion of opposition proceedings
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Grant of a Patent
• A certificate of patent is issued within 7 days
• Grant of patent is published in the official journal
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STAGES - FILING TO GRANT OF PATENT
PUBLICATION OF APPLICATION
REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION
GRANT OF PATENT
3rd Party Representation
Revocation/Amendment
OPPOSITION
• PROMPTLY AFTER 18 MONTHS FROM P.D.
• WITHIN 48 MONTHS FROM F.D.
• ALL OBJECTIONS TO BE COMPLIED WITHIN 12 MONTHS
• IF P.S.IS FILED C.S. TO BE FILED WITHIN 12MONTHS
• WITHIN 12 MONTHS
FILING OF APPLICATIONPROVNL. / COMPLETE
Decision of
Controller
EXAMINATION-ISSUE OF FER
Appeal
Appellate Board
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Renewal Fee
• To be paid within 3+6 months from date of recording in the register [sec 142 (4) ]
• No fee for 1st and 2nd year• Renewal fee, on yearly basis, is required to be
paid for 3rd to 20th for keeping the patent in force• Delay upto six months from due date permissible
on payment of fee for extension of time • Patent lapses if renewal fee is not paid within the
prescribed period
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D.P.S. PARMARDeputy Controller of Patents and Designs
Tele-Fax 091-11-23062307 Tele 091-11-28084310
Website: www.ipindia.nic.inE-mail- [email protected]