CGPDTM Publishes Guidelines for
Examination of Computer Related Inventions
On
August 21, the CGPDTM (Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks)
published the Guidelines for Examination
of Computer Related Inventions (CRIs). According to the notice, the
Guidelines have been published pursuant to extensive consultation with
stakeholders.
The
notice further provides that pursuant to the aforesaid publication of
Guidelines Chapter 08.03.05.10 of the Manual of Patent Office Practice and
Procedure which comprises of the provisions pertaining to Section 3(k) of the
Patents Act stands deleted and replaced as under:
“For procedure of examination of patent applications
relating to the field of computer related invention under Section 3(k), the
provisions of Guidelines for Examination of Computer Related Inventions shall
be applicable.”
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