LatestIP And Trademarks 16 July 2026
BlackBerry Patent Fails Test
BlackBerry Limited filed a patent application in India for a messaging system, but it failed to meet the requirements of Section 3(k) of the Indian Patents Act, which states that a patent cannot be granted for a computer program per se, and the application was rejected due to lack of technical effect, the decision highlights the importance of ensuring that patent applications meet the technical effect test in India, and also emphasizes the need for patent applicants to carefully consider the requirements of Section 3(k) when filing patent applications in the country
BlackBerry Limited's patent application for a messaging system in India has been rejected due to its failure to meet the requirements of Section 3(k) of the Indian Patents Act.
The decision emphasizes the importance of ensuring that patent applications meet the technical effect test in India.
- The patent application was for a computer program per se
- The application was rejected due to lack of technical effect
The rejection of the patent application highlights the need for patent applicants to carefully consider the requirements of Section 3(k) when filing patent applications in the country
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