India’s Untapped IP Potential India has made remarkable technological advancements in recent years, yet it continues to face challenges in creating and owning original intellectual property (IP). Despite a thriving IT industry and a burgeoning startup ecosystem, the country’s contribution to global patent filings remains modest. In 2023, India filed approximately 90,309 patents, reflecting a...Read More

The concept of “auxiliary claims” has recently surfaced in Indian patent jurisprudence, particularly in the context of decisions by the Delhi High Court. Despite its increasing usage, the term remains undefined within the Indian Patents Act, 1970, or the Patent Rules, 2003. This article critically examines the emergence of auxiliary claims in Indian patent litigation,...Read More