LatestIP And Trademarks 10 September 2026
Bombay High Court Rebukes 13‑Year Patent Office Delay
India’s Bombay High Court sharply criticized the Patent Office for a 13‑year backlog that kept Dr. Tarkeshwar Chandrakant Patil’s Indian patent application stalled, despite his US patents granted in 2018 and 2020. The court ordered restoration of his rights and highlighted systemic inefficiencies, signaling a push for faster patent processing in India.
The Bombay High Court has condemned the Patent Office for a 13‑year delay that left Dr. Tarkeshwar Chandrakant Patil’s Indian patent application languishing, even though his inventions were granted U.S. patents in 2018 and 2020. The court’s ruling restores Patil’s patent rights and calls out systemic flaws in the examination process. (Read full case)
- Court describes the handling as “tragicomic.”
- Highlights need for timely examination to protect innovators.
- Orders the Patent Office to expedite pending applications and rectify the oversight.
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