Delhi High Court dismissed Google's 2019 patent appeal, fined ₹1 lakh for incorrect info, and emphasized truthful disclosure.
Delhi High Court dismissed Google's appeal against its 2019 patent rejection by the Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs. The court fined Google ₹1 lakh for providing incorrect info and not disclosing the EPO's rejection of its patent application. Google's patent application for 'Managing Instant Messaging Sessions on Multiple Devices' was rejected for lack of inventive steps, and the court emphasized the importance of truthful and complete disclosure in patent applications.
April 02, 2024
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