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IP And Trademarks 10 August 2026

India's Patent Law Update

The T-Mobile patent application case has given India its first Section 3(m) playbook, concerning a method for optimising operational timing and cell-change performance of mobile terminals, with the Delhi High Court providing guidelines on mental act patent exclusion. This case will help clarify the scope of patentability in India, particularly for innovations related to software and mobile technology, and provide a clearer understanding of the patent application process.

The T-Mobile patent application concerned a method for optimising operational timing and cell-change performance of mobile terminals.
The Delhi High Court has provided guidelines on *mental act patent exclusion*, which will help clarify the scope of patentability in India.
Key points to consider:
- The patent application process in India
- The scope of patentability for software and mobile technology innovations
- The impact of the Section 3(m) playbook on future patent applications

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