11/01/2024, 3 years ago
Delhi High Court Deliberation on Pre-Grant Patent Opposition: Independent Processes and Controller’s Autonomy
Introduction: The Delhi High Court, in the case between Novartis AG and Natco Pharma Limited & Anr., examined the role of pre-grant opponents under the Patents Act, 1970, emphasizing their contribution to the holistic examination of patent applications without the right to intervene in the examination process. The appeal arose from a single-judge order favoring […]