IPO India Examination Guidelines

IPO India Patent Examination Guidelines: Section 3(k) Examples

The Indian Patent Office has provided additional illustrative examples for Section 3(k) of the Patents Act, 1970, concerning patentability exclusions for mathematical methods. These examples clarify when inventions involving mathematical processes, such as noise cancellation in audio devices and drone navigation, are considered patentable as they contribute to a technical solution.

Patent Examination Guidelines for Computer Related Inventions 2025

The Indian Patent Office has issued updated examination guidelines for Computer Related Inventions (CRIs) for 2025. These guidelines provide detailed procedures and legal interpretations for examining patent applications related to software, artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and quantum computing.

Guidelines for Examination of Ayush Related Inventions

The Indian Patent Office has issued guidelines for the examination of patent applications related to Ayush (Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Sowa-Rigpa, Homoeopathy, Yoga & Naturopathy) inventions. These guidelines aim to provide clarity to stakeholders on filing and processing such applications, complementing existing rules on traditional knowledge and biological material.