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Delhi High Court Bars Skipping Section 14 Hearing
The Delhi High Court ruled that a Section 14 hearing cannot be bypassed, even after a pre‑grant opposition is filed, rejecting the controller’s attempt to grant Fresenius Kabi a separate exemption. The decision reinforces strict compliance with India’s patent procedure and signals that shortcuts in the examination process will not be tolerated, emphasizing that all patent challenges must follow the full procedural timeline.
The Delhi High Court has held that a Section 14 hearing must be conducted, dismissing a request to skip it after a pre‑grant opposition.
- No shortcut allowed for any patent case
- Ruling stems from the Fresenius Kabi controller’s exemption attempt
- Reinforces strict adherence to India’s patent examination rules
For the full ruling, see the original article.
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