The applicants in this case challenged the rejection of their patent application. One of the objections was “proof of the right should be filed”. The applicant however failed to produce any proof of right. S 7(2) of the Patents Act, 1970 requires for production of such proof, which was the core issue in this matter. In view of non-production of such proof, the IPAB dismissed the applicant’s challenge. Further, the IPAB directed the applicants to file an amended application with the...
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