We advise on all aspects of intellectual property and information technology law, including patent. This involves identifying valuable areas of technology, securing appropriate protection, and advising on development and exploitation strategies through technology transfer agreements, confidentiality agreements, and patent applications, licensing, joint ventures, and litigation.

Patent law in India is governed by the Patents Act, 1970, and its amendments. The law provides for the grant of patents for inventions that are new, involve an inventive step, and are capable of industrial application. Patent protection is granted for a period of 20 years from the date of filing of the patent application.

Patent practice in India involves various complex issues, including patentability, infringement, revocation, and licensing. Patentability is determined by the patent office based on the novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability of the invention. The patent office also examines the prior art to ensure that the invention is not already known or disclosed in public before the filing of the patent application.

Infringement of a patent occurs when a third party uses, makes, or sells the patented invention without the permission of the patent owner. In such cases, the patent owner can file a lawsuit for infringement and seek damages or an injunction to prevent further infringement.

Revocation of a patent can be sought by any interested party on the grounds of non-patentability, lack of novelty, or inventive step, or for failure to disclose or insufficiently disclose the invention. A revocation proceeding can be initiated before the patent office or the courts.

Licensing of a patent allows the patent owner to grant permission to a third party to use, make, or sell the patented invention in return for a royalty or other consideration. Licensing agreements can be complex and involve issues such as exclusivity, territorial restrictions, and payment terms.

Other complex issues in patent practice in India include the filing and prosecution of patent applications, the enforcement of patent rights, and the protection of confidential information during the patenting process.

The patent law and practice in India require a deep understanding of the legal and technical aspects of patent protection, as well as the ability to navigate complex legal and procedural issues. We as IP & patent practitioners in India well-versed in the Patents Act, its amendments, and the various rules and regulations governing patent practice in India.