IP And Trademarks 10 September 2026
Bombay High Court Rules IIT Bombay Researcher Sole Inventor
The Bombay High Court declared Dr. Tarkeshwar Chandrakant Patil of IIT Bombay the sole owner of a patented invention, overturning the institute’s claim. The court quashed the prior rejection and mandated a fresh decision within eight weeks, confirming Patil’s right to worldwide assignment of the patent.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that Dr. Tarkeshwar Chandrakant Patil, a researcher at IIT Bombay, is the exclusive owner of a patented invention, overturning the institute’s earlier claim. See the court decision.
- Patent rejection quashed
- Fresh decision required within eight weeks
- Patil retains right to worldwide assignment of the patent
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